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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,867.16, 286,859.30 and 126,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,867.16, 286,859.30 and 126,171.80 is: 174,118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,867.16 : 286,859.30 = 126,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,867.16/286,859.30 = 126,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,867.16x = 286,859.30 × 126,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,867.16x = 36,193,554,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193,554,227.74/207,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,118.67

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