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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,295.76, 312,311.20 and 176,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,295.76, 312,311.20 and 176,716.70 is: 264,962.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,295.76 : 312,311.20 = 176,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,295.76/312,311.20 = 176,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,295.76x = 312,311.20 × 176,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,295.76x = 55,190,604,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,190,604,637.04/208,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,962.69

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