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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,709.40, 311,126.70 and 168,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,709.40, 311,126.70 and 168,343.40 is: 252,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,709.40 : 311,126.70 = 168,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,709.40/311,126.70 = 168,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,709.40x = 311,126.70 × 168,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,709.40x = 52,376,126,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,376,126,508.78/207,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,160.60

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