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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,631.70, 312,947.55 and 208,631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,631.70, 312,947.55 and 208,631.70 is: 312,947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,631.70 : 312,947.55 = 208,631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,631.70/312,947.55 = 208,631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,631.70x = 312,947.55 × 208,631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,631.70x = 65,290,779,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,290,779,367.34/208,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,947.55

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