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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,909.70, 314,864.55 and 201,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,909.70, 314,864.55 and 201,161.70 is: 301,742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,909.70 : 314,864.55 = 201,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,909.70/314,864.55 = 201,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,909.70x = 314,864.55 × 201,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,909.70x = 63,338,688,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,338,688,147.74/209,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,742.55

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