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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,049.20, 311,891.55 and 141,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,049.20, 311,891.55 and 141,272.80 is: 211,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,049.20 : 311,891.55 = 141,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,049.20/311,891.55 = 141,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,049.20x = 311,891.55 × 141,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,049.20x = 44,061,792,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061,792,564.84/208,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,785.45

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