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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,858.44, 286,653.32 and 136,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,858.44, 286,653.32 and 136,212.44 is: 187,847.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,858.44 : 286,653.32 = 136,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,858.44/286,653.32 = 136,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,858.44x = 286,653.32 × 136,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,858.44x = 39,045,748,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,748,151.30/207,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,847.79

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