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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,977.10, 314,965.65 and 131,245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,977.10, 314,965.65 and 131,245.10 is: 196,867.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,977.10 : 314,965.65 = 131,245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,977.10/314,965.65 = 131,245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,977.10x = 314,965.65 × 131,245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,977.10x = 41,337,698,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,337,698,230.82/209,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,867.65

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