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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,888.22, 313,220.64 and 187,466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,888.22, 313,220.64 and 187,466.01 is: 279,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,888.22 : 313,220.64 = 187,466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,888.22/313,220.64 = 187,466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,888.22x = 313,220.64 × 187,466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,888.22x = 58,718,223,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,718,223,630.45/209,888.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,759.50

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