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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,001.20, 310,501.80 and 193,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,001.20, 310,501.80 and 193,879.20 is: 290,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,001.20 : 310,501.80 = 193,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,001.20/310,501.80 = 193,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,001.20x = 310,501.80 × 193,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,001.20x = 60,199,840,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199,840,582.56/207,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,818.80

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