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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,459.40, 314,189.10 and 186,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,459.40, 314,189.10 and 186,714.60 is: 280,071.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,459.40 : 314,189.10 = 186,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,459.40/314,189.10 = 186,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,459.40x = 314,189.10 × 186,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,459.40x = 58,663,692,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,692,130.86/209,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,071.90

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