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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,573.20, 392,359.80 and 209,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,573.20, 392,359.80 and 209,085.20 is: 313,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,573.20 : 392,359.80 = 209,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,573.20/392,359.80 = 209,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,573.20x = 392,359.80 × 209,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,573.20x = 82,036,627,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,036,627,254.96/261,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,627.80

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