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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,617.29, 314,443.76 and 184,947.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,617.29, 314,443.76 and 184,947.93 is: 277,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,617.29 : 314,443.76 = 184,947.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,617.29/314,443.76 = 184,947.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,617.29x = 314,443.76 × 184,947.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,617.29x = 58,155,721,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,155,721,588.68/209,617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,437.62

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