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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,227.20, 313,840.80 and 138,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,227.20, 313,840.80 and 138,878.40 is: 208,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,227.20 : 313,840.80 = 138,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,227.20/313,840.80 = 138,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,227.20x = 313,840.80 × 138,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,227.20x = 43,585,708,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585,708,158.72/209,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,317.60

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