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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,276.80, 312,184.80 and 114,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,276.80, 312,184.80 and 114,849.60 is: 172,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,276.80 : 312,184.80 = 114,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,276.80/312,184.80 = 114,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,276.80x = 312,184.80 × 114,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,276.80x = 35,854,299,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854,299,406.08/208,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,147.35

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