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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,251.40, 311,005.10 and 82,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,251.40, 311,005.10 and 82,579.40 is: 123,920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,251.40 : 311,005.10 = 82,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,251.40/311,005.10 = 82,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,251.40x = 311,005.10 × 82,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,251.40x = 25,682,614,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682,614,554.94/207,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,920.10

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