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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,614.80, 314,422.20 and 203,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,614.80, 314,422.20 and 203,782.80 is: 305,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,614.80 : 314,422.20 = 203,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,614.80/314,422.20 = 203,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,614.80x = 314,422.20 × 203,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,614.80x = 64,073,836,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,073,836,298.16/209,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,674.20

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