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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,947.43, 392,923.89 and 209,689.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,947.43, 392,923.89 and 209,689.11 is: 314,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,947.43 : 392,923.89 = 209,689.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,947.43/392,923.89 = 209,689.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,947.43x = 392,923.89 × 209,689.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,947.43x = 82,391,860,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,391,860,791.84/261,947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,535.86

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