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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,853.92, 286,647.12 and 136,207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,853.92, 286,647.12 and 136,207.92 is: 187,841.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,853.92 : 286,647.12 = 136,207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,853.92/286,647.12 = 136,207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,853.92x = 286,647.12 × 136,207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,853.92x = 39,043,607,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,043,607,989.19/207,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,841.58

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