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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,620.16, 423,007.20 and 207,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,620.16, 423,007.20 and 207,720.48 is: 310,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,620.16 : 423,007.20 = 207,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,620.16/423,007.20 = 207,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,620.16x = 423,007.20 × 207,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,620.16x = 87,867,258,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,867,258,627.46/282,620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,902.30

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