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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,814.20, 489,158.70 and 208,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,814.20, 489,158.70 and 208,007.80 is: 312,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,814.20 : 489,158.70 = 208,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,814.20/489,158.70 = 208,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,814.20x = 489,158.70 × 208,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,814.20x = 101,748,825,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,748,825,037.86/325,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,290.95

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