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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,265.40, 310,898.10 and 132,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,265.40, 310,898.10 and 132,615.80 is: 198,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,265.40 : 310,898.10 = 132,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,265.40/310,898.10 = 132,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,265.40x = 310,898.10 × 132,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,265.40x = 41,230,000,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,000,249.98/207,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,923.70

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