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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,758.94, 427,617.51 and 207,747.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,758.94, 427,617.51 and 207,747.15 is: 286,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,758.94 : 427,617.51 = 207,747.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,758.94/427,617.51 = 207,747.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,758.94x = 427,617.51 × 207,747.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,758.94x = 88,836,318,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836,318,992.60/309,758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,791.78

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