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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,116.80, 312,175.20 and 185,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,116.80, 312,175.20 and 185,955.20 is: 278,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,116.80 : 312,175.20 = 185,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,116.80/312,175.20 = 185,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,116.80x = 312,175.20 × 185,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,116.80x = 58,050,601,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050,601,751.04/208,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,932.80

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