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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,591.11, 312,748.43 and 75,453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,591.11, 312,748.43 and 75,453.84 is: 113,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,591.11 : 312,748.43 = 75,453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,591.11/312,748.43 = 75,453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,591.11x = 312,748.43 × 75,453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,591.11x = 23,598,069,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598,069,620.20/208,591.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,130.75

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