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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,261.60, 310,431.60 and 179,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,261.60, 310,431.60 and 179,613.60 is: 269,021.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,261.60 : 310,431.60 = 179,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,261.60/310,431.60 = 179,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,261.60x = 310,431.60 × 179,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,261.60x = 55,757,737,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757,737,229.76/207,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,021.07

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