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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,219.32, 310,827.96 and 179,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,219.32, 310,827.96 and 179,053.66 is: 268,579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,219.32 : 310,827.96 = 179,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,219.32/310,827.96 = 179,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,219.32x = 310,827.96 × 179,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,219.32x = 55,654,884,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654,884,627.48/207,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,579.61

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