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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,205.73, 287,808.15 and 185,767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,205.73, 287,808.15 and 185,767.11 is: 256,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,205.73 : 287,808.15 = 185,767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,205.73/287,808.15 = 185,767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,205.73x = 287,808.15 × 185,767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,205.73x = 53,465,288,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,465,288,259.95/208,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,790.67

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