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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,908.74, 312,669.95 and 190,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,908.74, 312,669.95 and 190,231.76 is: 284,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,908.74 : 312,669.95 = 190,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,908.74/312,669.95 = 190,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,908.74x = 312,669.95 × 190,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,908.74x = 59,479,752,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,479,752,373.10/208,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,716.45

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