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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,206.52, 379,800.34 and 207,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,206.52, 379,800.34 and 207,101 is: 285,810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,206.52 : 379,800.34 = 207,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,206.52/379,800.34 = 207,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,206.52x = 379,800.34 × 207,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,206.52x = 78,657,030,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,657,030,214.34/275,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,810.93

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