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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,436.51, 311,785.85 and 208,190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,436.51, 311,785.85 and 208,190.93 is: 309,931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,436.51 : 311,785.85 = 208,190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,436.51/311,785.85 = 208,190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,436.51x = 311,785.85 × 208,190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,436.51x = 64,910,986,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910,986,072.34/209,436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,931.57

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