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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,979.32, 311,148.16 and 157,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,979.32, 311,148.16 and 157,523.72 is: 235,663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,979.32 : 311,148.16 = 157,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,979.32/311,148.16 = 157,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,979.32x = 311,148.16 × 157,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,979.32x = 49,013,216,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,013,216,018.42/207,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,663.89

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