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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,196.60, 431,313.30 and 208,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,196.60, 431,313.30 and 208,399.80 is: 312,975.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,196.60 : 431,313.30 = 208,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,196.60/431,313.30 = 208,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,196.60x = 431,313.30 × 208,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,196.60x = 89,885,605,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,885,605,457.34/287,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,975.87

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