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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,861.20, 461,791.80 and 208,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,861.20, 461,791.80 and 208,069.20 is: 312,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,861.20 : 461,791.80 = 208,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,861.20/461,791.80 = 208,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,861.20x = 461,791.80 × 208,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,861.20x = 96,084,650,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,084,650,392.56/307,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,103.80

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