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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,729.40, 313,979.70 and 185,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,729.40, 313,979.70 and 185,153.40 is: 277,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,729.40 : 313,979.70 = 185,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,729.40/313,979.70 = 185,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,729.40x = 313,979.70 × 185,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,729.40x = 58,134,408,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,134,408,985.98/209,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,187.70

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