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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,911.41, 286,989.28 and 121,898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,911.41, 286,989.28 and 121,898.12 is: 168,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,911.41 : 286,989.28 = 121,898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,911.41/286,989.28 = 121,898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,911.41x = 286,989.28 × 121,898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,911.41x = 34,983,451,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,983,451,952.46/207,911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,261.34

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