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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,248.61, 311,003.73 and 118,675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,248.61, 311,003.73 and 118,675.11 is: 178,087.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,248.61 : 311,003.73 = 118,675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,248.61/311,003.73 = 118,675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,248.61x = 311,003.73 × 118,675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,248.61x = 36,908,401,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,908,401,868.16/207,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,087.57

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