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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,626.70, 392,440.05 and 209,138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,626.70, 392,440.05 and 209,138.70 is: 313,708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,626.70 : 392,440.05 = 209,138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,626.70/392,440.05 = 209,138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,626.70x = 392,440.05 × 209,138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,626.70x = 82,074,401,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,074,401,884.94/261,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,708.05

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