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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,788.40, 311,682.60 and 124,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,788.40, 311,682.60 and 124,844.40 is: 187,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,788.40 : 311,682.60 = 124,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,788.40/311,682.60 = 124,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,788.40x = 311,682.60 × 124,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,788.40x = 38,911,827,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911,827,187.44/207,788.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,266.60

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