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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,608.16, 312,912.72 and 146,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,608.16, 312,912.72 and 146,555.68 is: 219,833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,608.16 : 312,912.72 = 146,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,608.16/312,912.72 = 146,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,608.16x = 312,912.72 × 146,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,608.16x = 45,859,136,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,136,460.25/208,608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,833.86

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