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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,199.24, 287,480.58 and 192,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,199.24, 287,480.58 and 192,277.88 is: 265,496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,199.24 : 287,480.58 = 192,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,199.24/287,480.58 = 192,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,199.24x = 287,480.58 × 192,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,199.24x = 55,276,156,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,276,156,463.57/208,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,496.44

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