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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,997.20, 311,995.80 and 83,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,997.20, 311,995.80 and 83,427.60 is: 125,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,997.20 : 311,995.80 = 83,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,997.20/311,995.80 = 83,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,997.20x = 311,995.80 × 83,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,997.20x = 26,029,060,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029,060,804.08/207,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,141.40

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