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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,911.70, 311,867.55 and 199,054.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,911.70, 311,867.55 and 199,054.35 is: 298,581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,911.70 : 311,867.55 = 199,054.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,911.70/311,867.55 = 199,054.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,911.70x = 311,867.55 × 199,054.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,911.70x = 62,078,592,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,078,592,451.34/207,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,581.53

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