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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,265.15, 310,254.16 and 112,259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,265.15, 310,254.16 and 112,259.37 is: 168,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,265.15 : 310,254.16 = 112,259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,265.15/310,254.16 = 112,259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,265.15x = 310,254.16 × 112,259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,265.15x = 34,828,936,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828,936,541.48/207,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,040.49

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