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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,278.70, 312,235.80 and 141,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,278.70, 312,235.80 and 141,502.30 is: 212,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,278.70 : 312,235.80 = 141,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,278.70/312,235.80 = 141,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,278.70x = 312,235.80 × 141,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,278.70x = 44,182,083,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182,083,842.34/208,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,129.63

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