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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,666.48, 286,704.24 and 136,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,666.48, 286,704.24 and 136,171.20 is: 187,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,666.48 : 286,704.24 = 136,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,666.48/286,704.24 = 136,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,666.48x = 286,704.24 × 136,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,666.48x = 39,040,860,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,860,405.89/207,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,997.89

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