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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,031.20, 312,046.80 and 181,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,031.20, 312,046.80 and 181,787.20 is: 272,680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,031.20 : 312,046.80 = 181,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,031.20/312,046.80 = 181,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,031.20x = 312,046.80 × 181,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,031.20x = 56,726,114,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726,114,040.96/208,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,680.80

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