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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,573.70, 453,860.55 and 208,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,573.70, 453,860.55 and 208,095.30 is: 312,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,573.70 : 453,860.55 = 208,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,573.70/453,860.55 = 208,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,573.70x = 453,860.55 × 208,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,573.70x = 94,446,247,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,446,247,310.42/302,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,142.95

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