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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,983.80, 311,975.70 and 83,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,983.80, 311,975.70 and 83,414.20 is: 125,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,983.80 : 311,975.70 = 83,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,983.80/311,975.70 = 83,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,983.80x = 311,975.70 × 83,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,983.80x = 26,023,203,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,203,434.94/207,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,121.30

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