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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,542.20, 311,313.30 and 189,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,542.20, 311,313.30 and 189,171.40 is: 283,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,542.20 : 311,313.30 = 189,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,542.20/311,313.30 = 189,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,542.20x = 311,313.30 × 189,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,542.20x = 58,891,572,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,891,572,799.62/207,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,757.10

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