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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,813.62, 286,591.47 and 131,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,813.62, 286,591.47 and 131,199.62 is: 180,934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,813.62 : 286,591.47 = 131,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,813.62/286,591.47 = 131,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,813.62x = 286,591.47 × 131,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,813.62x = 37,600,691,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,691,959.24/207,813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,934.69

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