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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,957.60, 314,936.40 and 131,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,957.60, 314,936.40 and 131,225.60 is: 196,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,957.60 : 314,936.40 = 131,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,957.60/314,936.40 = 131,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,957.60x = 314,936.40 × 131,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,957.60x = 41,327,718,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,327,718,051.84/209,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,838.40

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