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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,041.70, 312,062.55 and 194,919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,041.70, 312,062.55 and 194,919.70 is: 292,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,041.70 : 312,062.55 = 194,919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,041.70/312,062.55 = 194,919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,041.70x = 312,062.55 × 194,919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,041.70x = 60,827,138,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,827,138,627.24/208,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,379.55

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