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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,143.94, 309,203.67 and 177,750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,143.94, 309,203.67 and 177,750.66 is: 265,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,143.94 : 309,203.67 = 177,750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,143.94/309,203.67 = 177,750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,143.94x = 309,203.67 × 177,750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,143.94x = 54,961,156,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,961,156,416.92/207,143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,328.33

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