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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,712.40, 313,954.20 and 185,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,712.40, 313,954.20 and 185,136.40 is: 277,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,712.40 : 313,954.20 = 185,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,712.40/313,954.20 = 185,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,712.40x = 313,954.20 × 185,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,712.40x = 58,124,350,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124,350,352.88/209,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,162.20

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