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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,709.26, 312,927.78 and 137,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,709.26, 312,927.78 and 137,416.12 is: 206,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,709.26 : 312,927.78 = 137,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,709.26/312,927.78 = 137,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,709.26x = 312,927.78 × 137,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,709.26x = 43,001,321,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,321,367.81/208,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,034.56

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