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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,457.70, 311,186.55 and 204,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,457.70, 311,186.55 and 204,001.70 is: 306,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,457.70 : 311,186.55 = 204,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,457.70/311,186.55 = 204,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,457.70x = 311,186.55 × 204,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,457.70x = 63,482,585,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,482,585,217.14/207,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,002.55

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