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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,882.70, 312,006.30 and 123,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,882.70, 312,006.30 and 123,537.40 is: 185,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,882.70 : 312,006.30 = 123,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,882.70/312,006.30 = 123,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,882.70x = 312,006.30 × 123,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,882.70x = 38,544,447,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544,447,085.62/207,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,414.40

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