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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,021.60, 312,247.76 and 128,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,021.60, 312,247.76 and 128,117.12 is: 192,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,021.60 : 312,247.76 = 128,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,021.60/312,247.76 = 128,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,021.60x = 312,247.76 × 128,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,021.60x = 40,004,283,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,004,283,737.65/208,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,308.32

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