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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,715.20, 391,072.80 and 208,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,715.20, 391,072.80 and 208,227.20 is: 312,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,715.20 : 391,072.80 = 208,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,715.20/391,072.80 = 208,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,715.20x = 391,072.80 × 208,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,715.20x = 81,431,994,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,431,994,140.16/260,715.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,340.80

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