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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,444.16, 311,156.92 and 183,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,444.16, 311,156.92 and 183,221.84 is: 273,506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,444.16 : 311,156.92 = 183,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,444.16/311,156.92 = 183,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,444.16x = 311,156.92 × 183,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,444.16x = 57,010,743,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010,743,411.13/208,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,506.07

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