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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,246.20, 312,322.50 and 95,818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,246.20, 312,322.50 and 95,818.56 is: 143,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,246.20 : 312,322.50 = 95,818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,246.20/312,322.50 = 95,818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,246.20x = 312,322.50 × 95,818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,246.20x = 29,926,292,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926,292,205.60/208,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,706.31

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