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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,832.80, 313,249.20 and 145,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,832.80, 313,249.20 and 145,847.20 is: 218,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,832.80 : 313,249.20 = 145,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,832.80/313,249.20 = 145,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,832.80x = 313,249.20 × 145,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,832.80x = 45,686,518,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,518,722.24/208,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,770.80

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