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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,228.31, 312,210.33 and 176,649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,228.31, 312,210.33 and 176,649.24 is: 264,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,228.31 : 312,210.33 = 176,649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,228.31/312,210.33 = 176,649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,228.31x = 312,210.33 × 176,649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,228.31x = 55,151,717,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,151,717,514.65/208,228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,861.76

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