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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,958.60, 314,937.90 and 131,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,958.60, 314,937.90 and 131,226.60 is: 196,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,958.60 : 314,937.90 = 131,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,958.60/314,937.90 = 131,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,958.60x = 314,937.90 × 131,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,958.60x = 41,328,229,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,328,229,828.14/209,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,839.90

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