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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,703.40, 313,940.70 and 185,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,703.40, 313,940.70 and 185,127.40 is: 277,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,703.40 : 313,940.70 = 185,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,703.40/313,940.70 = 185,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,703.40x = 313,940.70 × 185,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,703.40x = 58,119,025,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119,025,545.18/209,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,148.70

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