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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,820.10, 314,730.15 and 131,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,820.10, 314,730.15 and 131,023.30 is: 196,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,820.10 : 314,730.15 = 131,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,820.10/314,730.15 = 131,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,820.10x = 314,730.15 × 131,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,820.10x = 41,236,982,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236,982,862.50/209,820.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,534.95

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