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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,243.20, 310,864.80 and 135,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,243.20, 310,864.80 and 135,972.80 is: 203,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,243.20 : 310,864.80 = 135,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,243.20/310,864.80 = 135,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,243.20x = 310,864.80 × 135,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,243.20x = 42,269,157,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269,157,277.44/207,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,959.20

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