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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,016.20, 391,524.30 and 208,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,016.20, 391,524.30 and 208,528.20 is: 312,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,016.20 : 391,524.30 = 208,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,016.20/391,524.30 = 208,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,016.20x = 391,524.30 × 208,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,016.20x = 81,643,857,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,643,857,535.26/261,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,792.30

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