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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,140.40, 312,210.60 and 151,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,140.40, 312,210.60 and 151,715.80 is: 227,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,140.40 : 312,210.60 = 151,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,140.40/312,210.60 = 151,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,140.40x = 312,210.60 × 151,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,140.40x = 47,367,280,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,367,280,947.48/208,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,573.70

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