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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,849.20, 314,773.80 and 189,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,849.20, 314,773.80 and 189,113.20 is: 283,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,849.20 : 314,773.80 = 189,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,849.20/314,773.80 = 189,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,849.20x = 314,773.80 × 189,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,849.20x = 59,527,880,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,880,594.16/209,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,669.80

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