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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,755.63, 313,501.73 and 155,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,755.63, 313,501.73 and 155,462.09 is: 233,467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,755.63 : 313,501.73 = 155,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,755.63/313,501.73 = 155,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,755.63x = 313,501.73 × 155,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,755.63x = 48,737,631,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,737,631,819.60/208,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,467.39

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