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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,026.10, 309,761.55 and 188,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,026.10, 309,761.55 and 188,363.70 is: 281,838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,026.10 : 309,761.55 = 188,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,026.10/309,761.55 = 188,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,026.10x = 309,761.55 × 188,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,026.10x = 58,347,831,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,347,831,675.74/207,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,838.05

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