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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,332.70, 311,327.10 and 157,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,332.70, 311,327.10 and 157,469.10 is: 236,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,332.70 : 311,327.10 = 157,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,332.70/311,327.10 = 157,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,332.70x = 311,327.10 × 157,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,332.70x = 49,024,398,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,024,398,242.61/207,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,452.80

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