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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,588.33, 311,481 and 123,514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,588.33, 311,481 and 123,514.65 is: 185,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,588.33 : 311,481 = 123,514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,588.33/311,481 = 123,514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,588.33x = 311,481 × 123,514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,588.33x = 38,472,466,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472,466,696.65/207,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,330.59

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