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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,846.78, 313,219.99 and 96,418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,846.78, 313,219.99 and 96,418.98 is: 144,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,846.78 : 313,219.99 = 96,418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,846.78/313,219.99 = 96,418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,846.78x = 313,219.99 × 96,418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,846.78x = 30,200,352,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,200,352,342.94/208,846.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,605.31

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