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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,010.40, 312,015.60 and 186,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,010.40, 312,015.60 and 186,237.60 is: 279,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,010.40 : 312,015.60 = 186,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,010.40/312,015.60 = 186,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,010.40x = 312,015.60 × 186,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,010.40x = 58,109,036,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,109,036,506.56/208,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,356.40

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