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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,729.60, 312,837.60 and 96,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,729.60, 312,837.60 and 96,253.60 is: 144,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,729.60 : 312,837.60 = 96,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,729.60/312,837.60 = 96,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,729.60x = 312,837.60 × 96,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,729.60x = 30,111,745,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111,745,215.36/208,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,261.98

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