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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,998.28, 312,049.50 and 119,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,998.28, 312,049.50 and 119,351.88 is: 179,057.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,998.28 : 312,049.50 = 119,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,998.28/312,049.50 = 119,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,998.28x = 312,049.50 × 119,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,998.28x = 37,243,694,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243,694,478.06/207,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,057.70

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