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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,069.84, 312,163.08 and 83,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,069.84, 312,163.08 and 83,498.32 is: 125,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,069.84 : 312,163.08 = 83,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,069.84/312,163.08 = 83,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,069.84x = 312,163.08 × 83,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,069.84x = 26,065,092,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065,092,746.03/208,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,270.88

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