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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,831.40, 314,747.10 and 191,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,831.40, 314,747.10 and 191,460.60 is: 287,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,831.40 : 314,747.10 = 191,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,831.40/314,747.10 = 191,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,831.40x = 314,747.10 × 191,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,831.40x = 60,261,668,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,261,668,614.26/209,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,190.90

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