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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,218.40, 312,327.60 and 89,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,218.40, 312,327.60 and 89,807.20 is: 134,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,218.40 : 312,327.60 = 89,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,218.40/312,327.60 = 89,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,218.40x = 312,327.60 × 89,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,218.40x = 28,049,267,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,267,238.72/208,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,710.80

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