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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,544.80, 312,817.20 and 129,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,544.80, 312,817.20 and 129,812.80 is: 194,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,544.80 : 312,817.20 = 129,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,544.80/312,817.20 = 129,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,544.80x = 312,817.20 × 129,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,544.80x = 40,607,676,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607,676,620.16/208,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,719.20

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