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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,614.40, 311,421.60 and 187,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,614.40, 311,421.60 and 187,275.30 is: 280,912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,614.40 : 311,421.60 = 187,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,614.40/311,421.60 = 187,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,614.40x = 311,421.60 × 187,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,614.40x = 58,321,573,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321,573,566.48/207,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,912.95

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