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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,984.41, 286,886.36 and 136,369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,984.41, 286,886.36 and 136,369.07 is: 188,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,984.41 : 286,886.36 = 136,369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,984.41/286,886.36 = 136,369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,984.41x = 286,886.36 × 136,369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,984.41x = 39,122,425,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,122,425,427.04/207,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,102.68

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