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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,545.70, 311,318.55 and 203,609.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,545.70, 311,318.55 and 203,609.10 is: 305,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,545.70 : 311,318.55 = 203,609.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,545.70/311,318.55 = 203,609.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,545.70x = 311,318.55 × 203,609.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,545.70x = 63,387,289,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,387,289,778.81/207,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,413.65

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