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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,562.80, 312,844.20 and 96,209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,562.80, 312,844.20 and 96,209.78 is: 144,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,562.80 : 312,844.20 = 96,209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,562.80/312,844.20 = 96,209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,562.80x = 312,844.20 × 96,209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,562.80x = 30,098,669,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098,669,731.27/208,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,314.66

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