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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,655.68, 311,483.52 and 118,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,655.68, 311,483.52 and 118,847.28 is: 178,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,655.68 : 311,483.52 = 118,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,655.68/311,483.52 = 118,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,655.68x = 311,483.52 × 118,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,655.68x = 37,018,969,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018,969,116.83/207,655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,270.92

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