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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,407.74, 312,611.61 and 138,423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,407.74, 312,611.61 and 138,423.74 is: 207,635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,407.74 : 312,611.61 = 138,423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,407.74/312,611.61 = 138,423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,407.74x = 312,611.61 × 138,423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,407.74x = 43,272,868,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272,868,223.62/208,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,635.61

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