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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,516.40, 314,930.70 and 205,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,516.40, 314,930.70 and 205,579.80 is: 309,013.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,516.40 : 314,930.70 = 205,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,516.40/314,930.70 = 205,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,516.40x = 314,930.70 × 205,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,516.40x = 64,743,390,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,743,390,319.86/209,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,013.47

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