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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,442.60, 314,163.90 and 162,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,442.60, 314,163.90 and 162,203.40 is: 243,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,442.60 : 314,163.90 = 162,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,442.60/314,163.90 = 162,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,442.60x = 314,163.90 × 162,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,442.60x = 50,958,452,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,958,452,737.26/209,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,305.10

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