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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,040.90, 312,061.35 and 202,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,040.90, 312,061.35 and 202,208.90 is: 303,313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,040.90 : 312,061.35 = 202,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,040.90/312,061.35 = 202,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,040.90x = 312,061.35 × 202,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,040.90x = 63,101,582,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101,582,316.02/208,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,313.35

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