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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,277.56, 311,944.88 and 192,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,277.56, 311,944.88 and 192,481.40 is: 286,908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,277.56 : 311,944.88 = 192,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,277.56/311,944.88 = 192,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,277.56x = 311,944.88 × 192,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,277.56x = 60,043,587,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043,587,225.23/209,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,908.87

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