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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,245.40, 312,368.10 and 103,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,245.40, 312,368.10 and 103,269.40 is: 154,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,245.40 : 312,368.10 = 103,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,245.40/312,368.10 = 103,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,245.40x = 312,368.10 × 103,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,245.40x = 32,258,066,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,066,266.14/208,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,904.10

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