Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,604.16, 312,906.24 and 83,916
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 208,604.16, 312,906.24 and 83,916 is: 125,874
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,604.16 : 312,906.24 = 83,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,604.16/312,906.24 = 83,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,604.16x = 312,906.24 × 83,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,604.16x = 26,257,840,035.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,257,840,035.84/208,604.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,874
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