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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,569.28, 312,946.95 and 96,189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,569.28, 312,946.95 and 96,189.17 is: 144,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,569.28 : 312,946.95 = 96,189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,569.28/312,946.95 = 96,189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,569.28x = 312,946.95 × 96,189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,569.28x = 30,102,107,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102,107,374.53/208,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,326.66

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