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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,989.20, 313,354.20 and 120,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,989.20, 313,354.20 and 120,198.80 is: 180,223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,989.20 : 313,354.20 = 120,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,989.20/313,354.20 = 120,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,989.20x = 313,354.20 × 120,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,989.20x = 37,664,798,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664,798,814.96/208,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,223.66

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