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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,860.42, 286,656.08 and 136,214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,860.42, 286,656.08 and 136,214.42 is: 187,850.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,860.42 : 286,656.08 = 136,214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,860.42/286,656.08 = 136,214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,860.42x = 286,656.08 × 136,214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,860.42x = 39,046,691,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046,691,676.67/207,860.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,850.54

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