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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,543.96, 312,894.24 and 96,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,543.96, 312,894.24 and 96,277.96 is: 144,453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,543.96 : 312,894.24 = 96,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,543.96/312,894.24 = 96,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,543.96x = 312,894.24 × 96,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,543.96x = 30,124,819,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,124,819,122.95/208,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,453.09

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