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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,755.72, 427,593.38 and 209,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,755.72, 427,593.38 and 209,289.80 is: 288,908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,755.72 : 427,593.38 = 209,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,755.72/427,593.38 = 209,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,755.72x = 427,593.38 × 209,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,755.72x = 89,490,932,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,490,932,981.52/309,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,908.09

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