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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,629.20, 314,443.80 and 188,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,629.20, 314,443.80 and 188,893.20 is: 283,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,629.20 : 314,443.80 = 188,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,629.20/314,443.80 = 188,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,629.20x = 314,443.80 × 188,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,629.20x = 59,396,295,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,396,295,602.16/209,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,339.80

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