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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,049.40, 312,074.10 and 202,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,049.40, 312,074.10 and 202,217.40 is: 303,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,049.40 : 312,074.10 = 202,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,049.40/312,074.10 = 202,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,049.40x = 312,074.10 × 202,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,049.40x = 63,106,813,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,106,813,109.34/208,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,326.10

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