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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,236.80, 310,855.20 and 165,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,236.80, 310,855.20 and 165,764.80 is: 248,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,236.80 : 310,855.20 = 165,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,236.80/310,855.20 = 165,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,236.80x = 310,855.20 × 165,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,236.80x = 51,528,850,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,528,850,056.96/207,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,647.20

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