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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,235.70, 310,853.55 and 183,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,235.70, 310,853.55 and 183,907.70 is: 275,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,235.70 : 310,853.55 = 183,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,235.70/310,853.55 = 183,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,235.70x = 310,853.55 × 183,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,235.70x = 57,168,361,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,168,361,417.34/207,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,861.55

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