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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,856.42, 286,650.56 and 136,210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,856.42, 286,650.56 and 136,210.42 is: 187,845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,856.42 : 286,650.56 = 136,210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,856.42/286,650.56 = 136,210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,856.42x = 286,650.56 × 136,210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,856.42x = 39,044,793,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044,793,170.84/207,856.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,845.02

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