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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,607.35, 284,629.46 and 203,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,607.35, 284,629.46 and 203,823.84 is: 279,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,607.35 : 284,629.46 = 203,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,607.35/284,629.46 = 203,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,607.35x = 284,629.46 × 203,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,607.35x = 58,014,268,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,014,268,495.21/207,607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,442.27

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