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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,553.70, 311,428.97 and 123,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,553.70, 311,428.97 and 123,479.96 is: 185,278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,553.70 : 311,428.97 = 123,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,553.70/311,428.97 = 123,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,553.70x = 311,428.97 × 123,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,553.70x = 38,455,234,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,455,234,583.90/207,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,278.49

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