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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,549.20, 312,823.80 and 182,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,549.20, 312,823.80 and 182,305.20 is: 273,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,549.20 : 312,823.80 = 182,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,549.20/312,823.80 = 182,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,549.20x = 312,823.80 × 182,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,549.20x = 57,029,405,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,029,405,423.76/208,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,457.80

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