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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,577.60, 453,866.40 and 208,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,577.60, 453,866.40 and 208,099.20 is: 312,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,577.60 : 453,866.40 = 208,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,577.60/453,866.40 = 208,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,577.60x = 453,866.40 × 208,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,577.60x = 94,449,234,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,449,234,746.88/302,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,148.80

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