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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,905.70, 311,858.55 and 192,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,905.70, 311,858.55 and 192,159.30 is: 288,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,905.70 : 311,858.55 = 192,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,905.70/311,858.55 = 192,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,905.70x = 311,858.55 × 192,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,905.70x = 59,926,520,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,926,520,667.02/207,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,238.95

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