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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,098.10, 312,089.55 and 83,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,098.10, 312,089.55 and 83,451.70 is: 125,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,098.10 : 312,089.55 = 83,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,098.10/312,089.55 = 83,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,098.10x = 312,089.55 × 83,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,098.10x = 26,044,403,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,403,499.74/208,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,154.45

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