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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,867.80, 286,850.58 and 131,428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,867.80, 286,850.58 and 131,428.04 is: 181,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,867.80 : 286,850.58 = 131,428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,867.80/286,850.58 = 131,428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,867.80x = 286,850.58 × 131,428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,867.80x = 37,700,209,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700,209,502.26/207,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,366.28

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