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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,546.30, 311,319.45 and 188,847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,546.30, 311,319.45 and 188,847.45 is: 283,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,546.30 : 311,319.45 = 188,847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,546.30/311,319.45 = 188,847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,546.30x = 311,319.45 × 188,847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,546.30x = 58,791,884,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,791,884,267.90/207,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,271.18

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