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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,248.41, 312,369.84 and 50,478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,248.41, 312,369.84 and 50,478.23 is: 75,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,248.41 : 312,369.84 = 50,478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,248.41/312,369.84 = 50,478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,248.41x = 312,369.84 × 50,478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,248.41x = 15,767,875,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,875,066.73/208,248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,716.67

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