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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,871.20, 461,806.80 and 208,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,871.20, 461,806.80 and 208,079.20 is: 312,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,871.20 : 461,806.80 = 208,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,871.20/461,806.80 = 208,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,871.20x = 461,806.80 × 208,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,871.20x = 96,092,389,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,092,389,498.56/307,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,118.80

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