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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,973.70, 311,960.55 and 113,495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,973.70, 311,960.55 and 113,495.30 is: 170,242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,973.70 : 311,960.55 = 113,495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,973.70/311,960.55 = 113,495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,973.70x = 311,960.55 × 113,495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,973.70x = 35,406,056,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,406,056,210.42/207,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,242.95

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