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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,063.20, 312,094.80 and 166,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,063.20, 312,094.80 and 166,591.20 is: 249,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,063.20 : 312,094.80 = 166,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,063.20/312,094.80 = 166,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,063.20x = 312,094.80 × 166,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,063.20x = 51,992,247,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,992,247,245.76/208,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,886.80

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