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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,216.40, 312,251.70 and 108,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,216.40, 312,251.70 and 108,343.40 is: 162,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,216.40 : 312,251.70 = 108,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,216.40/312,251.70 = 108,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,216.40x = 312,251.70 × 108,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,216.40x = 33,830,410,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,830,410,833.78/208,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,477.17

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