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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,071.88, 312,027.86 and 188,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,071.88, 312,027.86 and 188,893.78 is: 281,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,071.88 : 312,027.86 = 188,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,071.88/312,027.86 = 188,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,071.88x = 312,027.86 × 188,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,071.88x = 58,940,121,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,940,121,940.71/209,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,913.20

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