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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,021.66, 286,992.83 and 153,704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,021.66, 286,992.83 and 153,704.78 is: 212,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,021.66 : 286,992.83 = 153,704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,021.66/286,992.83 = 153,704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,021.66x = 286,992.83 × 153,704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,021.66x = 44,112,169,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,112,169,822.25/208,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,055.66

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