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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,038.70, 311,875.80 and 141,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,038.70, 311,875.80 and 141,262.30 is: 211,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,038.70 : 311,875.80 = 141,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,038.70/311,875.80 = 141,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,038.70x = 311,875.80 × 141,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,038.70x = 44,056,292,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,056,292,822.34/208,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,769.70

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