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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,387.66, 312,962.82 and 190,820.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,387.66, 312,962.82 and 190,820.56 is: 286,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,387.66 : 312,962.82 = 190,820.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,387.66/312,962.82 = 190,820.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,387.66x = 312,962.82 × 190,820.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,387.66x = 59,719,740,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,719,740,571.58/208,387.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,580.02

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