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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,316.05, 312,587.83 and 88,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,316.05, 312,587.83 and 88,354.34 is: 132,579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,316.05 : 312,587.83 = 88,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,316.05/312,587.83 = 88,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,316.05x = 312,587.83 × 88,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,316.05x = 27,618,491,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,618,491,190.80/208,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,579.75

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