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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,071.40, 310,607.10 and 182,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,071.40, 310,607.10 and 182,139.60 is: 273,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,071.40 : 310,607.10 = 182,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,071.40/310,607.10 = 182,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,071.40x = 310,607.10 × 182,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,071.40x = 56,573,852,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573,852,951.16/207,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,209.40

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