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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,700, 286,627.22 and 121,709.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,700, 286,627.22 and 121,709.73 is: 167,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,700 : 286,627.22 = 121,709.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,700/286,627.22 = 121,709.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,700x = 286,627.22 × 121,709.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,700x = 34,885,321,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,885,321,556.85/207,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,960.14

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