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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,330.70, 311,324.10 and 157,467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,330.70, 311,324.10 and 157,467.10 is: 236,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,330.70 : 311,324.10 = 157,467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,330.70/311,324.10 = 157,467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,330.70x = 311,324.10 × 157,467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,330.70x = 49,023,303,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,023,303,187.11/207,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,449.80

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