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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,125.98, 286,974.44 and 153,756.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,125.98, 286,974.44 and 153,756.83 is: 212,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,125.98 : 286,974.44 = 153,756.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,125.98/286,974.44 = 153,756.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,125.98x = 286,974.44 × 153,756.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,125.98x = 44,124,277,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124,277,981.77/208,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,007.54

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