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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,691.72, 312,144.20 and 193,564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,691.72, 312,144.20 and 193,564.96 is: 289,518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,691.72 : 312,144.20 = 193,564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,691.72/312,144.20 = 193,564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,691.72x = 312,144.20 × 193,564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,691.72x = 60,420,179,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,420,179,587.23/208,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,518.82

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