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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,566.70, 392,350.05 and 209,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,566.70, 392,350.05 and 209,078.70 is: 313,618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,566.70 : 392,350.05 = 209,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,566.70/392,350.05 = 209,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,566.70x = 392,350.05 × 209,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,566.70x = 82,032,038,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,032,038,398.94/261,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,618.05

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