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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,291.09, 310,438.36 and 118,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,291.09, 310,438.36 and 118,274.72 is: 177,127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,291.09 : 310,438.36 = 118,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,291.09/310,438.36 = 118,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,291.09x = 310,438.36 × 118,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,291.09x = 36,717,009,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,717,009,514.89/207,291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,127.78

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