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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,392.80, 314,974.80 and 188,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,392.80, 314,974.80 and 188,274.40 is: 281,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,392.80 : 314,974.80 = 188,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,392.80/314,974.80 = 188,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,392.80x = 314,974.80 × 188,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,392.80x = 59,301,691,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,691,485.12/210,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,861.79

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