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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,001.75, 312,003.53 and 65,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,001.75, 312,003.53 and 65,847.71 is: 98,771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,001.75 : 312,003.53 = 65,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,001.75/312,003.53 = 65,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,001.75x = 312,003.53 × 65,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,001.75x = 20,544,718,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544,718,660.12/208,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,771.86

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