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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,417.28, 312,298.08 and 161,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,417.28, 312,298.08 and 161,147.84 is: 241,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,417.28 : 312,298.08 = 161,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,417.28/312,298.08 = 161,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,417.28x = 312,298.08 × 161,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,417.28x = 50,326,161,028.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,326,161,028.15/208,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,468.27

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