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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,034.70, 391,552.05 and 208,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,034.70, 391,552.05 and 208,546.70 is: 312,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,034.70 : 391,552.05 = 208,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,034.70/391,552.05 = 208,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,034.70x = 391,552.05 × 208,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,034.70x = 81,656,887,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,656,887,905.74/261,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,820.05

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