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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,430.60, 311,145.90 and 198,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,430.60, 311,145.90 and 198,329.80 is: 297,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,430.60 : 311,145.90 = 198,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,430.60/311,145.90 = 198,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,430.60x = 311,145.90 × 198,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,430.60x = 61,709,504,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,709,504,117.82/207,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,494.70

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