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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,961.60, 314,942.40 and 131,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,961.60, 314,942.40 and 131,229.60 is: 196,844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,961.60 : 314,942.40 = 131,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,961.60/314,942.40 = 131,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,961.60x = 314,942.40 × 131,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,961.60x = 41,329,765,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329,765,175.04/209,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,844.40

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