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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,059.80, 312,089.70 and 158,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,059.80, 312,089.70 and 158,293.40 is: 237,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,059.80 : 312,089.70 = 158,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,059.80/312,089.70 = 158,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,059.80x = 312,089.70 × 158,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,059.80x = 49,401,739,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401,739,717.98/208,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,440.10

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