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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,485.80, 315,006.30 and 175,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,485.80, 315,006.30 and 175,271.40 is: 263,557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,485.80 : 315,006.30 = 175,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,485.80/315,006.30 = 175,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,485.80x = 315,006.30 × 175,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,485.80x = 55,211,595,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211,595,209.82/209,485.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,557.70

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