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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,851.92, 286,644.36 and 136,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,851.92, 286,644.36 and 136,205.92 is: 187,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,851.92 : 286,644.36 = 136,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,851.92/286,644.36 = 136,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,851.92x = 286,644.36 × 136,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,851.92x = 39,042,658,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,042,658,766.61/207,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,838.82

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