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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,027.30, 312,348.15 and 161,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,027.30, 312,348.15 and 161,332.90 is: 242,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,027.30 : 312,348.15 = 161,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,027.30/312,348.15 = 161,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,027.30x = 312,348.15 × 161,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,027.30x = 50,392,032,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,392,032,849.14/208,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,237.60

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