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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,285.47, 312,217.83 and 82,014.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,285.47, 312,217.83 and 82,014.33 is: 122,938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,285.47 : 312,217.83 = 82,014.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,285.47/312,217.83 = 82,014.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,285.47x = 312,217.83 × 82,014.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,285.47x = 25,606,336,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,336,141.50/208,285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,938.66

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