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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,623.24, 312,931.62 and 83,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,623.24, 312,931.62 and 83,961 is: 125,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,623.24 : 312,931.62 = 83,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,623.24/312,931.62 = 83,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,623.24x = 312,931.62 × 83,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,623.24x = 26,274,051,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,274,051,746.82/208,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,940.20

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