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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,943.89, 310,411.65 and 182,721.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,943.89, 310,411.65 and 182,721.30 is: 272,760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,943.89 : 310,411.65 = 182,721.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,943.89/310,411.65 = 182,721.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,943.89x = 310,411.65 × 182,721.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,943.89x = 56,718,820,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,718,820,223.15/207,943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,760.22

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