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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,977.62, 311,264.38 and 204,603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,977.62, 311,264.38 and 204,603.62 is: 304,749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,977.62 : 311,264.38 = 204,603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,977.62/311,264.38 = 204,603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,977.62x = 311,264.38 × 204,603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,977.62x = 63,685,818,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,685,818,925.06/208,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,749.47

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