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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,105.31, 426,711.42 and 207,197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,105.31, 426,711.42 and 207,197.34 is: 286,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,105.31 : 426,711.42 = 207,197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,105.31/426,711.42 = 207,197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,105.31x = 426,711.42 × 207,197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,105.31x = 88,413,471,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,413,471,171.62/309,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,030.26

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