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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,214.23, 310,409.82 and 159,664.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,214.23, 310,409.82 and 159,664.35 is: 239,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,214.23 : 310,409.82 = 159,664.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,214.23/310,409.82 = 159,664.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,214.23x = 310,409.82 × 159,664.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,214.23x = 49,561,382,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561,382,143.92/207,214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,179.43

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