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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,028.20, 312,042.30 and 194,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,028.20, 312,042.30 and 194,906.20 is: 292,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,028.20 : 312,042.30 = 194,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,028.20/312,042.30 = 194,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,028.20x = 312,042.30 × 194,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,028.20x = 60,818,978,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818,978,932.26/208,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,359.30

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