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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,727.64, 286,900.60 and 139,626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,727.64, 286,900.60 and 139,626.38 is: 192,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,727.64 : 286,900.60 = 139,626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,727.64/286,900.60 = 139,626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,727.64x = 286,900.60 × 139,626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,727.64x = 40,058,892,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,058,892,197.83/207,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,843.34

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