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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,972.40, 311,375.40 and 202,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,972.40, 311,375.40 and 202,140.40 is: 302,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,972.40 : 311,375.40 = 202,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,972.40/311,375.40 = 202,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,972.40x = 311,375.40 × 202,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,972.40x = 62,941,547,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,941,547,906.16/207,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,643.75

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