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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,008.90, 315,013.35 and 188,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,008.90, 315,013.35 and 188,357.60 is: 282,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,008.90 : 315,013.35 = 188,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,008.90/315,013.35 = 188,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,008.90x = 315,013.35 × 188,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,008.90x = 59,335,158,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,335,158,573.96/210,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,536.40

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