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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,004.20, 312,006.30 and 83,434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,004.20, 312,006.30 and 83,434.60 is: 125,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,004.20 : 312,006.30 = 83,434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,004.20/312,006.30 = 83,434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,004.20x = 312,006.30 × 83,434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,004.20x = 26,032,120,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032,120,837.98/208,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,151.90

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