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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,056.80, 310,585.20 and 183,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,056.80, 310,585.20 and 183,437.20 is: 275,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,056.80 : 310,585.20 = 183,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,056.80/310,585.20 = 183,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,056.80x = 310,585.20 × 183,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,056.80x = 56,972,879,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,972,879,449.44/207,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,155.80

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