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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,241.40, 312,362.10 and 103,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,241.40, 312,362.10 and 103,265.40 is: 154,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,241.40 : 312,362.10 = 103,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,241.40/312,362.10 = 103,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,241.40x = 312,362.10 × 103,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,241.40x = 32,256,197,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256,197,201.34/208,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,898.10

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