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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,837.20, 313,255.80 and 120,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,837.20, 313,255.80 and 120,363.60 is: 180,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,837.20 : 313,255.80 = 120,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,837.20/313,255.80 = 120,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,837.20x = 313,255.80 × 120,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,837.20x = 37,704,595,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,595,808.88/208,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,545.40

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