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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,985.20, 314,977.80 and 185,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,985.20, 314,977.80 and 185,490.80 is: 278,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,985.20 : 314,977.80 = 185,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,985.20/314,977.80 = 185,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,985.20x = 314,977.80 × 185,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,985.20x = 58,425,484,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425,484,104.24/209,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,236.20

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