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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,587.99, 311,169.78 and 72,611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,587.99, 311,169.78 and 72,611.82 is: 108,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,587.99 : 311,169.78 = 72,611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,587.99/311,169.78 = 72,611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,587.99x = 311,169.78 × 72,611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,587.99x = 22,594,602,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,602,975.41/207,587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,843.50

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