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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,985.70, 312,306.60 and 119,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,985.70, 312,306.60 and 119,412.20 is: 179,306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,985.70 : 312,306.60 = 119,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,985.70/312,306.60 = 119,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,985.70x = 312,306.60 × 119,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,985.70x = 37,293,218,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,293,218,180.52/207,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,306.65

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