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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,079.56, 312,121.98 and 73,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,079.56, 312,121.98 and 73,138.18 is: 109,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,079.56 : 312,121.98 = 73,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,079.56/312,121.98 = 73,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,079.56x = 312,121.98 × 73,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,079.56x = 22,828,033,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828,033,555.20/208,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,708.20

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