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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,169.60, 312,254.40 and 205,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,169.60, 312,254.40 and 205,059.20 is: 307,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,169.60 : 312,254.40 = 205,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,169.60/312,254.40 = 205,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,169.60x = 312,254.40 × 205,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,169.60x = 64,030,637,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030,637,460.48/208,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,588.80

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