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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,113.97, 312,158.13 and 128,167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,113.97, 312,158.13 and 128,167.17 is: 192,242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,113.97 : 312,158.13 = 128,167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,113.97/312,158.13 = 128,167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,113.97x = 312,158.13 × 128,167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,113.97x = 40,008,424,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,008,424,114.59/208,113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,242.86

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