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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,019.70, 312,029.55 and 181,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,019.70, 312,029.55 and 181,775.70 is: 272,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,019.70 : 312,029.55 = 181,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,019.70/312,029.55 = 181,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,019.70x = 312,029.55 × 181,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,019.70x = 56,719,389,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,719,389,871.94/208,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,663.55

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