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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,009.20, 312,013.80 and 199,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,009.20, 312,013.80 and 199,844.40 is: 299,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,009.20 : 312,013.80 = 199,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,009.20/312,013.80 = 199,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,009.20x = 312,013.80 × 199,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,009.20x = 62,354,210,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,210,652.72/208,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,766.60

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