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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,999.20, 314,998.80 and 201,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,999.20, 314,998.80 and 201,251.20 is: 301,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,999.20 : 314,998.80 = 201,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,999.20/314,998.80 = 201,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,999.20x = 314,998.80 × 201,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,999.20x = 63,393,886,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,393,886,498.56/209,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,876.80

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