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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,301.10, 311,661.90 and 138,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,301.10, 311,661.90 and 138,317.10 is: 206,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,301.10 : 311,661.90 = 138,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,301.10/311,661.90 = 138,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,301.10x = 311,661.90 × 138,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,301.10x = 43,108,170,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,108,170,188.49/208,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,951.24

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