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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,040.40, 312,060.60 and 205,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,040.40, 312,060.60 and 205,966.80 is: 308,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,040.40 : 312,060.60 = 205,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,040.40/312,060.60 = 205,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,040.40x = 312,060.60 × 205,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,040.40x = 64,274,123,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274,123,188.08/208,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,950.20

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