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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,311.26, 312,467.31 and 75,285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,311.26, 312,467.31 and 75,285.45 is: 112,928.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,311.26 : 312,467.31 = 75,285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,311.26/312,467.31 = 75,285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,311.26x = 312,467.31 × 75,285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,311.26x = 23,524,242,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,242,043.64/208,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,928.33

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