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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,095.40, 391,647.96 and 209,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,095.40, 391,647.96 and 209,132.28 is: 313,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,095.40 : 391,647.96 = 209,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,095.40/391,647.96 = 209,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,095.40x = 391,647.96 × 209,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,095.40x = 81,906,230,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,906,230,832.15/261,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,702.31

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