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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,650.44, 312,966.96 and 96,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,650.44, 312,966.96 and 96,293.32 is: 144,435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,650.44 : 312,966.96 = 96,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,650.44/312,966.96 = 96,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,650.44x = 312,966.96 × 96,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,650.44x = 30,136,627,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,627,628.71/208,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,435.96

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