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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,196.11, 312,422.64 and 81,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,196.11, 312,422.64 and 81,814.16 is: 122,771.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,196.11 : 312,422.64 = 81,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,196.11/312,422.64 = 81,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,196.11x = 312,422.64 × 81,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,196.11x = 25,560,596,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560,596,142.45/208,196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,771.73

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