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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,053.20, 312,079.80 and 74,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,053.20, 312,079.80 and 74,997.20 is: 112,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,053.20 : 312,079.80 = 74,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,053.20/312,079.80 = 74,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,053.20x = 312,079.80 × 74,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,053.20x = 23,405,111,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405,111,176.56/208,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,495.80

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