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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,778.42, 286,631.49 and 130,240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,778.42, 286,631.49 and 130,240.09 is: 179,666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,778.42 : 286,631.49 = 130,240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,778.42/286,631.49 = 130,240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,778.42x = 286,631.49 × 130,240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,778.42x = 37,330,911,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330,911,054.43/207,778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,666.93

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