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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,045.40, 312,068.10 and 202,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,045.40, 312,068.10 and 202,213.40 is: 303,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,045.40 : 312,068.10 = 202,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,045.40/312,068.10 = 202,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,045.40x = 312,068.10 × 202,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,045.40x = 63,104,351,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,104,351,532.54/208,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,320.10

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