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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,431.80, 311,147.70 and 207,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,431.80, 311,147.70 and 207,431.80 is: 311,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,431.80 : 311,147.70 = 207,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,431.80/311,147.70 = 207,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,431.80x = 311,147.70 × 207,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,431.80x = 64,541,927,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541,927,476.86/207,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,147.70

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