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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,021.40, 312,032.10 and 205,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,021.40, 312,032.10 and 205,947.80 is: 308,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,021.40 : 312,032.10 = 205,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,021.40/312,032.10 = 205,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,021.40x = 312,032.10 × 205,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,021.40x = 64,262,324,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262,324,524.38/208,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,921.70

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