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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,323.76, 312,501.92 and 68,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,323.76, 312,501.92 and 68,096.56 is: 102,150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,323.76 : 312,501.92 = 68,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,323.76/312,501.92 = 68,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,323.76x = 312,501.92 × 68,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,323.76x = 21,280,305,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,280,305,745.40/208,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,150.16

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