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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,293.50, 310,362.87 and 105,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,293.50, 310,362.87 and 105,871.99 is: 158,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,293.50 : 310,362.87 = 105,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,293.50/310,362.87 = 105,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,293.50x = 310,362.87 × 105,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,293.50x = 32,858,733,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858,733,105.86/207,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,513.09

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