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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,592.32, 310,251.09 and 151,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,592.32, 310,251.09 and 151,550.44 is: 226,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,592.32 : 310,251.09 = 151,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,592.32/310,251.09 = 151,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,592.32x = 310,251.09 × 151,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,592.32x = 47,018,689,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018,689,459.12/207,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,495.32

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