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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,131.40, 310,697.10 and 185,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,131.40, 310,697.10 and 185,480.10 is: 278,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,131.40 : 310,697.10 = 185,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,131.40/310,697.10 = 185,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,131.40x = 310,697.10 × 185,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,131.40x = 57,628,129,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628,129,177.71/207,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,220.15

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