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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,623.04, 284,651.12 and 203,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,623.04, 284,651.12 and 203,839.62 is: 279,464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,623.04 : 284,651.12 = 203,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,623.04/284,651.12 = 203,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,623.04x = 284,651.12 × 203,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,623.04x = 58,023,176,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,023,176,133.37/207,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,464.05

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