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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,273.80, 310,910.70 and 157,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,273.80, 310,910.70 and 157,507.40 is: 236,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,273.80 : 310,910.70 = 157,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,273.80/310,910.70 = 157,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,273.80x = 310,910.70 × 157,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,273.80x = 48,970,735,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,970,735,989.18/207,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,261.10

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