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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,299.76, 312,317.20 and 176,720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,299.76, 312,317.20 and 176,720.70 is: 264,968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,299.76 : 312,317.20 = 176,720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,299.76/312,317.20 = 176,720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,299.76x = 312,317.20 × 176,720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,299.76x = 55,192,914,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192,914,206.04/208,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,968.69

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