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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,022.20, 312,033.30 and 181,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,022.20, 312,033.30 and 181,778.20 is: 272,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,022.20 : 312,033.30 = 181,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,022.20/312,033.30 = 181,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,022.20x = 312,033.30 × 181,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,022.20x = 56,720,851,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720,851,614.06/208,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,667.30

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