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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,067.72, 287,331.79 and 196,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,067.72, 287,331.79 and 196,732.94 is: 271,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,067.72 : 287,331.79 = 196,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,067.72/287,331.79 = 196,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,067.72x = 287,331.79 × 196,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,067.72x = 56,527,627,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527,627,802.16/208,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,679.00

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