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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,242.40, 312,363.60 and 103,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,242.40, 312,363.60 and 103,266.40 is: 154,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,242.40 : 312,363.60 = 103,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,242.40/312,363.60 = 103,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,242.40x = 312,363.60 × 103,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,242.40x = 32,256,664,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256,664,463.04/208,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,899.60

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