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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,275.57, 312,202.96 and 82,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,275.57, 312,202.96 and 82,004.41 is: 122,923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,275.57 : 312,202.96 = 82,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,275.57/312,202.96 = 82,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,275.57x = 312,202.96 × 82,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,275.57x = 25,602,019,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602,019,535.05/208,275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,923.78

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