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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,069.60, 312,104.40 and 187,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,069.60, 312,104.40 and 187,074.40 is: 280,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,069.60 : 312,104.40 = 187,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,069.60/312,104.40 = 187,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,069.60x = 312,104.40 × 187,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,069.60x = 58,386,743,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386,743,367.36/208,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,611.60

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