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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,919.70, 311,879.55 and 113,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,919.70, 311,879.55 and 113,441.30 is: 170,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,919.70 : 311,879.55 = 113,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,919.70/311,879.55 = 113,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,919.70x = 311,879.55 × 113,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,919.70x = 35,380,021,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,380,021,595.42/207,919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,161.95

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