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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,678.14, 311,523.93 and 65,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,678.14, 311,523.93 and 65,524.73 is: 98,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,678.14 : 311,523.93 = 65,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,678.14/311,523.93 = 65,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,678.14x = 311,523.93 × 65,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,678.14x = 20,412,521,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,412,521,401.79/207,678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,289.22

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