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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,474.60, 311,211.90 and 185,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,474.60, 311,211.90 and 185,167.20 is: 277,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,474.60 : 311,211.90 = 185,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,474.60/311,211.90 = 185,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,474.60x = 311,211.90 × 185,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,474.60x = 57,626,236,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,626,236,129.68/207,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,750.80

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