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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,036.70, 311,872.80 and 141,260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,036.70, 311,872.80 and 141,260.30 is: 211,766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,036.70 : 311,872.80 = 141,260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,036.70/311,872.80 = 141,260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,036.70x = 311,872.80 × 141,260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,036.70x = 44,055,245,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,245,289.84/208,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,766.70

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