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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,904.80, 314,857.20 and 183,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,904.80, 314,857.20 and 183,660.80 is: 275,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,904.80 : 314,857.20 = 183,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,904.80/314,857.20 = 183,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,904.80x = 314,857.20 × 183,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,904.80x = 57,826,925,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,826,925,237.76/209,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,491.20

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