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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,546.40, 311,319.60 and 187,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,546.40, 311,319.60 and 187,207.30 is: 280,810.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,546.40 : 311,319.60 = 187,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,546.40/311,319.60 = 187,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,546.40x = 311,319.60 × 187,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,546.40x = 58,281,301,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,281,301,753.08/207,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,810.95

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