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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,272.61, 309,292.34 and 184,932.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,272.61, 309,292.34 and 184,932.41 is: 275,956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,272.61 : 309,292.34 = 184,932.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,272.61/309,292.34 = 184,932.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,272.61x = 309,292.34 × 184,932.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,272.61x = 57,198,175,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198,175,359.62/207,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,956.27

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