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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,106.10, 312,101.55 and 83,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,106.10, 312,101.55 and 83,459.70 is: 125,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,106.10 : 312,101.55 = 83,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,106.10/312,101.55 = 83,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,106.10x = 312,101.55 × 83,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,106.10x = 26,047,901,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047,901,732.54/208,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,166.45

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