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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,137.40, 312,206.10 and 151,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,137.40, 312,206.10 and 151,712.80 is: 227,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,137.40 : 312,206.10 = 151,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,137.40/312,206.10 = 151,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,137.40x = 312,206.10 × 151,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,137.40x = 47,365,661,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,365,661,608.08/208,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,569.20

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