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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,690.40, 313,921.20 and 185,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,690.40, 313,921.20 and 185,114.40 is: 277,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,690.40 : 313,921.20 = 185,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,690.40/313,921.20 = 185,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,690.40x = 313,921.20 × 185,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,690.40x = 58,111,334,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111,334,585.28/209,690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,129.21

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