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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,487.36, 289,384.13 and 201,710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,487.36, 289,384.13 and 201,710.17 is: 278,640.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,487.36 : 289,384.13 = 201,710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,487.36/289,384.13 = 201,710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,487.36x = 289,384.13 × 201,710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,487.36x = 58,371,722,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371,722,057.60/209,487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,640.78

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