Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,307, 312,475.08 and 83,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 208,307, 312,475.08 and 83,648 is: 125,477.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,307 : 312,475.08 = 83,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,307/312,475.08 = 83,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,307x = 312,475.08 × 83,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,307x = 26,137,915,491.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,137,915,491.84/208,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,477.85
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