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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,205.40, 312,453.90 and 133,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,205.40, 312,453.90 and 133,507.20 is: 200,354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,205.40 : 312,453.90 = 133,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,205.40/312,453.90 = 133,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,205.40x = 312,453.90 × 133,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,205.40x = 41,714,845,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714,845,318.08/208,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,354.29

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