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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,444.66, 311,157.67 and 183,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,444.66, 311,157.67 and 183,222.34 is: 273,506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,444.66 : 311,157.67 = 183,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,444.66/311,157.67 = 183,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,444.66x = 311,157.67 × 183,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,444.66x = 57,011,035,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,011,035,490.24/208,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,506.82

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