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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,027.60, 312,041.40 and 176,534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,027.60, 312,041.40 and 176,534.80 is: 264,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,027.60 : 312,041.40 = 176,534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,027.60/312,041.40 = 176,534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,027.60x = 312,041.40 × 176,534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,027.60x = 55,086,166,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,086,166,140.72/208,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,802.20

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