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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,233.30, 310,331.54 and 165,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,233.30, 310,331.54 and 165,761.30 is: 248,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,233.30 : 310,331.54 = 165,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,233.30/310,331.54 = 165,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,233.30x = 310,331.54 × 165,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,233.30x = 51,440,959,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,440,959,501.40/207,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,227.29

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