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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,237.08, 312,484.14 and 81,855.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,237.08, 312,484.14 and 81,855.21 is: 122,833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,237.08 : 312,484.14 = 81,855.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,237.08/312,484.14 = 81,855.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,237.08x = 312,484.14 × 81,855.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,237.08x = 25,578,454,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,454,901.37/208,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,833.33

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