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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,708.40, 313,948.20 and 185,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,708.40, 313,948.20 and 185,132.40 is: 277,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,708.40 : 313,948.20 = 185,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,708.40/313,948.20 = 185,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,708.40x = 313,948.20 × 185,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,708.40x = 58,121,983,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121,983,741.68/209,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,156.20

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