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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,553.52, 312,908.46 and 96,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,553.52, 312,908.46 and 96,287.52 is: 144,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,553.52 : 312,908.46 = 96,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,553.52/312,908.46 = 96,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,553.52x = 312,908.46 × 96,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,553.52x = 30,129,179,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,129,179,600.42/208,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,467.38

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