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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,996.20, 313,494.30 and 205,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,996.20, 313,494.30 and 205,540.20 is: 308,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,996.20 : 313,494.30 = 205,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,996.20/313,494.30 = 205,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,996.20x = 313,494.30 × 205,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,996.20x = 64,435,681,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,435,681,120.86/208,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,310.30

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