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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,902.76, 286,979.58 and 123,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,902.76, 286,979.58 and 123,019.64 is: 169,810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,902.76 : 286,979.58 = 123,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,902.76/286,979.58 = 123,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,902.76x = 286,979.58 × 123,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,902.76x = 35,304,124,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304,124,618.95/207,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,810.75

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