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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,738.94, 312,851.80 and 96,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,738.94, 312,851.80 and 96,263 is: 144,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,738.94 : 312,851.80 = 96,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,738.94/312,851.80 = 96,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,738.94x = 312,851.80 × 96,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,738.94x = 30,116,052,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116,052,823.40/208,738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,276.16

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