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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,005.60, 309,730.80 and 188,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,005.60, 309,730.80 and 188,343.20 is: 281,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,005.60 : 309,730.80 = 188,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,005.60/309,730.80 = 188,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,005.60x = 309,730.80 × 188,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,005.60x = 58,335,690,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335,690,010.56/207,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,807.30

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