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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,052.60, 312,078.90 and 187,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,052.60, 312,078.90 and 187,057.40 is: 280,586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,052.60 : 312,078.90 = 187,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,052.60/312,078.90 = 187,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,052.60x = 312,078.90 × 187,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,052.60x = 58,376,667,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,376,667,628.86/208,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,586.10

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