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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,235.40, 312,260.76 and 95,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,235.40, 312,260.76 and 95,888.40 is: 143,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,235.40 : 312,260.76 = 95,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,235.40/312,260.76 = 95,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,235.40x = 312,260.76 × 95,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,235.40x = 29,942,184,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,184,659.18/208,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,790.08

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