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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,655.23, 286,688.69 and 136,159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,655.23, 286,688.69 and 136,159.95 is: 187,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,655.23 : 286,688.69 = 136,159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,655.23/286,688.69 = 136,159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,655.23x = 286,688.69 × 136,159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,655.23x = 39,035,517,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035,517,015.17/207,655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,982.34

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