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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,476.80, 311,215.20 and 181,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,476.80, 311,215.20 and 181,232.80 is: 271,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,476.80 : 311,215.20 = 181,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,476.80/311,215.20 = 181,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,476.80x = 311,215.20 × 181,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,476.80x = 56,402,402,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402,402,098.56/207,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,849.20

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