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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,286.47, 312,219.33 and 82,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,286.47, 312,219.33 and 82,015.33 is: 122,940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,286.47 : 312,219.33 = 82,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,286.47/312,219.33 = 82,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,286.47x = 312,219.33 × 82,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,286.47x = 25,606,771,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,771,382.33/208,286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,940.16

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