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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,117.60, 312,144.72 and 67,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,117.60, 312,144.72 and 67,876 is: 101,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,117.60 : 312,144.72 = 67,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,117.60/312,144.72 = 67,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,117.60x = 312,144.72 × 67,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,117.60x = 21,187,135,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,135,014.72/208,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,803.67

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