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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,593.80, 312,115.66 and 124,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,593.80, 312,115.66 and 124,399.76 is: 186,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,593.80 : 312,115.66 = 124,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,593.80/312,115.66 = 124,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,593.80x = 312,115.66 × 124,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,593.80x = 38,827,113,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827,113,665.53/208,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,137.43

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