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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,858.32, 312,866.11 and 96,382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,858.32, 312,866.11 and 96,382.29 is: 144,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,858.32 : 312,866.11 = 96,382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,858.32/312,866.11 = 96,382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,858.32x = 312,866.11 × 96,382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,858.32x = 30,154,752,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154,752,145.19/208,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,378.98

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