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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,828.40, 314,742.60 and 191,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,828.40, 314,742.60 and 191,457.60 is: 287,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,828.40 : 314,742.60 = 191,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,828.40/314,742.60 = 191,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,828.40x = 314,742.60 × 191,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,828.40x = 60,259,862,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,259,862,813.76/209,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,186.40

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