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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,601.70, 312,902.55 and 200,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,601.70, 312,902.55 and 200,436.90 is: 300,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,601.70 : 312,902.55 = 200,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,601.70/312,902.55 = 200,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,601.70x = 312,902.55 × 200,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,601.70x = 62,717,217,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,717,217,124.10/208,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,655.35

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