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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,551.20, 312,826.80 and 182,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,551.20, 312,826.80 and 182,307.20 is: 273,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,551.20 : 312,826.80 = 182,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,551.20/312,826.80 = 182,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,551.20x = 312,826.80 × 182,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,551.20x = 57,030,577,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,030,577,992.96/208,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,460.80

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