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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,385.20, 312,577.80 and 199,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,385.20, 312,577.80 and 199,637.20 is: 299,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,385.20 : 312,577.80 = 199,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,385.20/312,577.80 = 199,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,385.20x = 312,577.80 × 199,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,385.20x = 62,402,156,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402,156,774.16/208,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,455.80

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