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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,553.80, 312,830.70 and 129,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,553.80, 312,830.70 and 129,821.80 is: 194,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,553.80 : 312,830.70 = 129,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,553.80/312,830.70 = 129,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,553.80x = 312,830.70 × 129,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,553.80x = 40,612,244,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,612,244,569.26/208,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,732.70

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