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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,413.53, 312,363.82 and 118,531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,413.53, 312,363.82 and 118,531.68 is: 177,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,413.53 : 312,363.82 = 118,531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,413.53/312,363.82 = 118,531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,413.53x = 312,363.82 × 118,531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,413.53x = 37,025,008,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025,008,355.82/208,413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,651.65

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