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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,268.40, 310,902.60 and 162,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,268.40, 310,902.60 and 162,167.60 is: 243,251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,268.40 : 310,902.60 = 162,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,268.40/310,902.60 = 162,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,268.40x = 310,902.60 × 162,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,268.40x = 50,418,328,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,418,328,475.76/207,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,251.40

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