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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,277.70, 312,234.30 and 141,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,277.70, 312,234.30 and 141,501.30 is: 212,128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,277.70 : 312,234.30 = 141,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,277.70/312,234.30 = 141,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,277.70x = 312,234.30 × 141,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,277.70x = 44,181,559,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,181,559,354.59/208,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,128.13

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