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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,049.40, 312,074.10 and 205,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,049.40, 312,074.10 and 205,975.80 is: 308,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,049.40 : 312,074.10 = 205,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,049.40/312,074.10 = 205,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,049.40x = 312,074.10 × 205,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,049.40x = 64,279,712,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,279,712,406.78/208,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,963.70

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