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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,434.43, 311,782.89 and 208,188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,434.43, 311,782.89 and 208,188.87 is: 309,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,434.43 : 311,782.89 = 208,188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,434.43/311,782.89 = 208,188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,434.43x = 311,782.89 × 208,188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,434.43x = 64,909,727,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,727,554.43/209,434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,928.64

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