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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,248.15, 312,332.50 and 101,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,248.15, 312,332.50 and 101,524.98 is: 152,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,248.15 : 312,332.50 = 101,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,248.15/312,332.50 = 101,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,248.15x = 312,332.50 × 101,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,248.15x = 31,709,550,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,709,550,815.85/208,248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,268.10

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