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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,608.36, 284,630.82 and 203,824.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,608.36, 284,630.82 and 203,824.85 is: 279,443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,608.36 : 284,630.82 = 203,824.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,608.36/284,630.82 = 203,824.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,608.36x = 284,630.82 × 203,824.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,608.36x = 58,014,832,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,014,832,768.72/207,608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,443.63

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