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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,039.40, 312,059.10 and 208,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,039.40, 312,059.10 and 208,039.40 is: 312,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,039.40 : 312,059.10 = 208,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,039.40/312,059.10 = 208,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,039.40x = 312,059.10 × 208,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,039.40x = 64,920,587,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920,587,928.54/208,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,059.10

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