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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,427.92, 311,773.20 and 208,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,427.92, 311,773.20 and 208,182.38 is: 309,918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,427.92 : 311,773.20 = 208,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,427.92/311,773.20 = 208,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,427.92x = 311,773.20 × 208,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,427.92x = 64,905,686,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,905,686,796.22/209,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,918.98

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