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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,535.81, 312,755.72 and 124,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,535.81, 312,755.72 and 124,319.70 is: 186,450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,535.81 : 312,755.72 = 124,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,535.81/312,755.72 = 124,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,535.81x = 312,755.72 × 124,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,535.81x = 38,881,696,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,696,662.09/208,535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,450.94

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