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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,919.20, 314,878.80 and 201,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,919.20, 314,878.80 and 201,171.20 is: 301,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,919.20 : 314,878.80 = 201,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,919.20/314,878.80 = 201,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,919.20x = 314,878.80 × 201,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,919.20x = 63,344,546,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344,546,050.56/209,919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,756.80

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