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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,991.55, 315,134.95 and 189,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,991.55, 315,134.95 and 189,914.89 is: 285,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,991.55 : 315,134.95 = 189,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,991.55/315,134.95 = 189,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,991.55x = 315,134.95 × 189,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,991.55x = 59,848,819,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,848,819,364.41/209,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,005.85

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