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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,844.63, 312,705.68 and 132,529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,844.63, 312,705.68 and 132,529.99 is: 198,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,844.63 : 312,705.68 = 132,529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,844.63/312,705.68 = 132,529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,844.63x = 312,705.68 × 132,529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,844.63x = 41,442,880,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,880,530.73/208,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,438.81

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