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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,317.78, 312,491.35 and 103,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,317.78, 312,491.35 and 103,108.50 is: 154,670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,317.78 : 312,491.35 = 103,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,317.78/312,491.35 = 103,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,317.78x = 312,491.35 × 103,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,317.78x = 32,220,514,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220,514,361.48/208,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,670.02

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