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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,741.08, 312,717.96 and 161,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,741.08, 312,717.96 and 161,764.32 is: 242,341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,741.08 : 312,717.96 = 161,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,741.08/312,717.96 = 161,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,741.08x = 312,717.96 × 161,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,741.08x = 50,586,608,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586,608,151.19/208,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,341.41

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