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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,211.70, 312,270.81 and 95,783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,211.70, 312,270.81 and 95,783.94 is: 143,654.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,211.70 : 312,270.81 = 95,783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,211.70/312,270.81 = 95,783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,211.70x = 312,270.81 × 95,783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,211.70x = 29,910,528,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910,528,528.79/208,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,654.41

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