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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,257.70, 310,886.56 and 183,929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,257.70, 310,886.56 and 183,929.70 is: 275,894.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,257.70 : 310,886.56 = 183,929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,257.70/310,886.56 = 183,929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,257.70x = 310,886.56 × 183,929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,257.70x = 57,181,271,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181,271,714.83/207,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,894.56

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