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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,625.20, 317,437.80 and 208,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,625.20, 317,437.80 and 208,514.80 is: 312,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,625.20 : 317,437.80 = 208,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,625.20/317,437.80 = 208,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,625.20x = 317,437.80 × 208,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,625.20x = 66,190,479,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,190,479,379.44/211,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,772.20

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