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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,977.58, 311,681.93 and 113,083.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,977.58, 311,681.93 and 113,083.65 is: 169,470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,977.58 : 311,681.93 = 113,083.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,977.58/311,681.93 = 113,083.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,977.58x = 311,681.93 × 113,083.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,977.58x = 35,246,129,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,246,129,718.03/207,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,470.81

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