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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,042.40, 312,063.60 and 202,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,042.40, 312,063.60 and 202,210.40 is: 303,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,042.40 : 312,063.60 = 202,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,042.40/312,063.60 = 202,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,042.40x = 312,063.60 × 202,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,042.40x = 63,102,505,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,102,505,381.44/208,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,315.60

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