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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,825.40, 312,546.90 and 161,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,825.40, 312,546.90 and 161,823.80 is: 242,200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,825.40 : 312,546.90 = 161,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,825.40/312,546.90 = 161,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,825.40x = 312,546.90 × 161,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,825.40x = 50,577,527,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,577,527,036.22/208,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,200.07

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