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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,037.70, 311,874.30 and 141,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,037.70, 311,874.30 and 141,261.30 is: 211,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,037.70 : 311,874.30 = 141,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,037.70/311,874.30 = 141,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,037.70x = 311,874.30 × 141,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,037.70x = 44,055,769,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,769,054.59/208,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,768.20

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