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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,221.87, 428,269.44 and 208,780.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,221.87, 428,269.44 and 208,780.61 is: 288,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,221.87 : 428,269.44 = 208,780.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,221.87/428,269.44 = 208,780.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,221.87x = 428,269.44 × 208,780.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,221.87x = 89,414,352,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,414,352,786.21/310,221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,227.11

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