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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,958.40, 311,995.20 and 137,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,958.40, 311,995.20 and 137,974.40 is: 206,999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,958.40 : 311,995.20 = 137,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,958.40/311,995.20 = 137,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,958.40x = 311,995.20 × 137,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,958.40x = 43,047,350,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047,350,522.88/207,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,999.82

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