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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,245.81, 312,132.58 and 95,693.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,245.81, 312,132.58 and 95,693.47 is: 143,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,245.81 : 312,132.58 = 95,693.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,245.81/312,132.58 = 95,693.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,245.81x = 312,132.58 × 95,693.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,245.81x = 29,869,049,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869,049,680.25/208,245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,431.70

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