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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,314.48, 312,487.93 and 68,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,314.48, 312,487.93 and 68,087.28 is: 102,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,314.48 : 312,487.93 = 68,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,314.48/312,487.93 = 68,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,314.48x = 312,487.93 × 68,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,314.48x = 21,276,453,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,276,453,186.53/208,314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,136.22

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