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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,048.90, 312,073.35 and 208,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,048.90, 312,073.35 and 208,048.90 is: 312,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,048.90 : 312,073.35 = 208,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,048.90/312,073.35 = 208,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,048.90x = 312,073.35 × 208,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,048.90x = 64,926,517,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,926,517,186.82/208,048.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,073.35

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