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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,058.80, 312,088.20 and 158,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,058.80, 312,088.20 and 158,292.40 is: 237,438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,058.80 : 312,088.20 = 158,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,058.80/312,088.20 = 158,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,058.80x = 312,088.20 × 158,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,058.80x = 49,401,190,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401,190,189.68/208,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,438.60

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