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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,251.80, 310,877.70 and 165,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,251.80, 310,877.70 and 165,779.80 is: 248,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,251.80 : 310,877.70 = 165,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,251.80/310,877.70 = 165,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,251.80x = 310,877.70 × 165,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,251.80x = 51,537,242,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,537,242,930.46/207,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,669.70

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