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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,323, 312,419.70 and 75,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,323, 312,419.70 and 75,185.82 is: 112,755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,323 : 312,419.70 = 75,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,323/312,419.70 = 75,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,323x = 312,419.70 × 75,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,323x = 23,489,531,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,489,531,328.65/208,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,755.34

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