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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,565.70, 312,848.55 and 200,400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,565.70, 312,848.55 and 200,400.90 is: 300,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,565.70 : 312,848.55 = 200,400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,565.70/312,848.55 = 200,400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,565.70x = 312,848.55 × 200,400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,565.70x = 62,695,130,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695,130,983.70/208,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,601.35

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