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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,986.60, 313,479.90 and 68,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,986.60, 313,479.90 and 68,711.40 is: 103,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,986.60 : 313,479.90 = 68,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,986.60/313,479.90 = 68,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,986.60x = 313,479.90 × 68,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,986.60x = 21,539,642,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,539,642,800.86/208,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,067.10

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