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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,710.58, 286,677.93 and 198,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,710.58, 286,677.93 and 198,244.53 is: 273,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,710.58 : 286,677.93 = 198,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,710.58/286,677.93 = 198,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,710.58x = 286,677.93 × 198,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,710.58x = 56,832,331,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,331,494.22/207,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,613.08

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