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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,285.08, 309,311 and 184,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,285.08, 309,311 and 184,944.92 is: 275,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,285.08 : 309,311 = 184,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,285.08/309,311 = 184,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,285.08x = 309,311 × 184,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,285.08x = 57,205,498,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205,498,150.12/207,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,974.99

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