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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,611.60, 311,417.40 and 170,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,611.60, 311,417.40 and 170,213.90 is: 255,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,611.60 : 311,417.40 = 170,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,611.60/311,417.40 = 170,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,611.60x = 311,417.40 × 170,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,611.60x = 53,007,570,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,007,570,181.86/207,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,320.85

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