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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,393.17, 312,257.60 and 133,451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,393.17, 312,257.60 and 133,451.67 is: 199,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,393.17 : 312,257.60 = 133,451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,393.17/312,257.60 = 133,451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,393.17x = 312,257.60 × 133,451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,393.17x = 41,671,297,522.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,671,297,522.93/208,393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,964.80

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