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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,039.70, 312,059.55 and 194,917.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,039.70, 312,059.55 and 194,917.70 is: 292,376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,039.70 : 312,059.55 = 194,917.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,039.70/312,059.55 = 194,917.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,039.70x = 312,059.55 × 194,917.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,039.70x = 60,825,929,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,825,929,749.04/208,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,376.55

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