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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,039.60, 312,059.40 and 103,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,039.60, 312,059.40 and 103,063.60 is: 154,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,039.60 : 312,059.40 = 103,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,039.60/312,059.40 = 103,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,039.60x = 312,059.40 × 103,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,039.60x = 32,161,965,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161,965,177.84/208,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,595.40

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