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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,261.20, 310,891.80 and 183,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,261.20, 310,891.80 and 183,933.20 is: 275,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,261.20 : 310,891.80 = 183,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,261.20/310,891.80 = 183,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,261.20x = 310,891.80 × 183,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,261.20x = 57,183,323,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,183,323,627.76/207,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,899.80

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