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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,889.92, 286,785 and 130,351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,889.92, 286,785 and 130,351.86 is: 179,820.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,889.92 : 286,785 = 130,351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,889.92/286,785 = 130,351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,889.92x = 286,785 × 130,351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,889.92x = 37,382,958,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382,958,170.10/207,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,820.93

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