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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,114.80, 312,172.20 and 208,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,114.80, 312,172.20 and 208,114.80 is: 312,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,114.80 : 312,172.20 = 208,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,114.80/312,172.20 = 208,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,114.80x = 312,172.20 × 208,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,114.80x = 64,967,654,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,967,654,968.56/208,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,172.20

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