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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,185.53, 430,523.67 and 207,223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,185.53, 430,523.67 and 207,223.86 is: 285,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,185.53 : 430,523.67 = 207,223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,185.53/430,523.67 = 207,223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,185.53x = 430,523.67 × 207,223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,185.53x = 89,214,774,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,214,774,327.21/312,185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,774.85

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