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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,285.58, 309,311.74 and 184,945.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,285.58, 309,311.74 and 184,945.42 is: 275,975.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,285.58 : 309,311.74 = 184,945.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,285.58/309,311.74 = 184,945.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,285.58x = 309,311.74 × 184,945.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,285.58x = 57,205,789,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205,789,665.23/207,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,975.73

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