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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,214.40, 312,248.70 and 108,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,214.40, 312,248.70 and 108,341.40 is: 162,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,214.40 : 312,248.70 = 108,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,214.40/312,248.70 = 108,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,214.40x = 312,248.70 × 108,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,214.40x = 33,829,461,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,829,461,306.18/208,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,474.17

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