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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,039.80, 312,059.70 and 199,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,039.80, 312,059.70 and 199,291.80 is: 298,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,039.80 : 312,059.70 = 199,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,039.80/312,059.70 = 199,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,039.80x = 312,059.70 × 199,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,039.80x = 62,190,939,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190,939,320.46/208,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,937.70

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