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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,279.40, 310,919.10 and 190,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,279.40, 310,919.10 and 190,949.80 is: 286,424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,279.40 : 310,919.10 = 190,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,279.40/310,919.10 = 190,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,279.40x = 310,919.10 × 190,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,279.40x = 59,369,939,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,369,939,961.18/207,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,424.70

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