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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,275.20, 310,912.80 and 157,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,275.20, 310,912.80 and 157,508.80 is: 236,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,275.20 : 310,912.80 = 157,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,275.20/310,912.80 = 157,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,275.20x = 310,912.80 × 157,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,275.20x = 48,971,502,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,971,502,032.64/207,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,263.20

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