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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,542.70, 312,814.05 and 182,298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,542.70, 312,814.05 and 182,298.70 is: 273,448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,542.70 : 312,814.05 = 182,298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,542.70/312,814.05 = 182,298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,542.70x = 312,814.05 × 182,298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,542.70x = 57,025,594,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,025,594,656.74/208,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,448.05

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