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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,036.30, 312,054.45 and 155,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,036.30, 312,054.45 and 155,548.30 is: 233,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,036.30 : 312,054.45 = 155,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,036.30/312,054.45 = 155,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,036.30x = 312,054.45 × 155,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,036.30x = 48,539,539,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,539,539,204.94/208,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,322.45

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