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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,801.24, 312,991.62 and 120,028.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,801.24, 312,991.62 and 120,028.12 is: 179,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,801.24 : 312,991.62 = 120,028.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,801.24/312,991.62 = 120,028.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,801.24x = 312,991.62 × 120,028.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,801.24x = 37,567,795,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,795,724.35/208,801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,921.32

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