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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,058.70, 311,905.80 and 141,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,058.70, 311,905.80 and 141,282.30 is: 211,799.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,058.70 : 311,905.80 = 141,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,058.70/311,905.80 = 141,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,058.70x = 311,905.80 × 141,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,058.70x = 44,066,768,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,066,768,807.34/208,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,799.69

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