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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,987.30, 315,128.57 and 189,910.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,987.30, 315,128.57 and 189,910.64 is: 284,999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,987.30 : 315,128.57 = 189,910.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,987.30/315,128.57 = 189,910.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,987.30x = 315,128.57 × 189,910.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,987.30x = 59,846,266,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,846,266,835.34/209,987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,999.47

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