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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,059.80, 310,589.70 and 157,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,059.80, 310,589.70 and 157,907.80 is: 236,861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,059.80 : 310,589.70 = 157,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,059.80/310,589.70 = 157,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,059.80x = 310,589.70 × 157,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,059.80x = 49,044,536,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,044,536,229.66/207,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,861.70

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