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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,985.52, 287,744.48 and 184,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,985.52, 287,744.48 and 184,431.20 is: 253,936.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,985.52 : 287,744.48 = 184,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,985.52/287,744.48 = 184,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,985.52x = 287,744.48 × 184,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,985.52x = 53,069,059,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,069,059,739.78/208,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,936.54

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