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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,268.14, 312,406.05 and 75,158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,268.14, 312,406.05 and 75,158.38 is: 112,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,268.14 : 312,406.05 = 75,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,268.14/312,406.05 = 75,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,268.14x = 312,406.05 × 75,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,268.14x = 23,479,932,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,932,620.20/208,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,738.96

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