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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,327.18, 287,412.24 and 154,009.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,327.18, 287,412.24 and 154,009.78 is: 212,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,327.18 : 287,412.24 = 154,009.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,327.18/287,412.24 = 154,009.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,327.18x = 287,412.24 × 154,009.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,327.18x = 44,264,295,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264,295,851.71/208,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,474.90

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