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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,295.61, 309,429.43 and 177,902.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,295.61, 309,429.43 and 177,902.33 is: 265,554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,295.61 : 309,429.43 = 177,902.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,295.61/309,429.43 = 177,902.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,295.61x = 309,429.43 × 177,902.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,295.61x = 55,048,214,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,048,214,575.67/207,295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,554.18

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