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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,858.42, 286,653.33 and 136,212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,858.42, 286,653.33 and 136,212.42 is: 187,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,858.42 : 286,653.33 = 136,212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,858.42/286,653.33 = 136,212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,858.42x = 286,653.33 × 136,212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,858.42x = 39,045,743,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,743,780.36/207,858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,847.78

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