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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,675.36, 286,612.02 and 132,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,675.36, 286,612.02 and 132,219 is: 182,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,675.36 : 286,612.02 = 132,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,675.36/286,612.02 = 132,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,675.36x = 286,612.02 × 132,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,675.36x = 37,895,554,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,895,554,672.38/207,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,474.97

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