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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,618.60, 311,427.90 and 170,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,618.60, 311,427.90 and 170,220.90 is: 255,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,618.60 : 311,427.90 = 170,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,618.60/311,427.90 = 170,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,618.60x = 311,427.90 × 170,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,618.60x = 53,011,537,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,011,537,423.11/207,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,331.35

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