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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,006.20, 312,009.30 and 199,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,006.20, 312,009.30 and 199,841.40 is: 299,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,006.20 : 312,009.30 = 199,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,006.20/312,009.30 = 199,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,006.20x = 312,009.30 × 199,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,006.20x = 62,352,375,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352,375,325.02/208,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,762.10

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