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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,874.70, 489,249.45 and 208,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,874.70, 489,249.45 and 208,068.30 is: 312,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,874.70 : 489,249.45 = 208,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,874.70/489,249.45 = 208,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,874.70x = 489,249.45 × 208,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,874.70x = 101,797,301,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,797,301,337.44/325,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,381.73

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