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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,627.20, 314,440.80 and 188,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,627.20, 314,440.80 and 188,891.20 is: 283,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,627.20 : 314,440.80 = 188,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,627.20/314,440.80 = 188,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,627.20x = 314,440.80 × 188,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,627.20x = 59,395,100,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,395,100,040.96/209,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,336.80

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