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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,907.30, 286,846.58 and 127,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,907.30, 286,846.58 and 127,250.74 is: 175,565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,907.30 : 286,846.58 = 127,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,907.30/286,846.58 = 127,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,907.30x = 286,846.58 × 127,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,907.30x = 36,501,439,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501,439,571.47/207,907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,565.94

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