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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,852.20, 445,278.30 and 208,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,852.20, 445,278.30 and 208,205.80 is: 312,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,852.20 : 445,278.30 = 208,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,852.20/445,278.30 = 208,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,852.20x = 445,278.30 × 208,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,852.20x = 92,709,524,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,709,524,674.14/296,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,308.70

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