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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,914.80, 314,872.20 and 197,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,914.80, 314,872.20 and 197,667.60 is: 296,501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,914.80 : 314,872.20 = 197,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,914.80/314,872.20 = 197,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,914.80x = 314,872.20 × 197,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,914.80x = 62,240,032,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240,032,080.72/209,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,501.40

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