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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,601.36, 462,425.76 and 208,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,601.36, 462,425.76 and 208,368.72 is: 312,231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,601.36 : 462,425.76 = 208,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,601.36/462,425.76 = 208,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,601.36x = 462,425.76 × 208,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,601.36x = 96,355,063,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,355,063,706.23/308,601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,231.49

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