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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,045.80, 312,176.70 and 97,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,045.80, 312,176.70 and 97,237.80 is: 145,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,045.80 : 312,176.70 = 97,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,045.80/312,176.70 = 97,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,045.80x = 312,176.70 × 97,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,045.80x = 30,355,375,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355,375,519.26/208,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,907.18

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