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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,042.11, 427,988.12 and 209,576.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,042.11, 427,988.12 and 209,576.19 is: 289,303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,042.11 : 427,988.12 = 209,576.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,042.11/427,988.12 = 209,576.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,042.11x = 427,988.12 × 209,576.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,042.11x = 89,696,118,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,696,118,506.98/310,042.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,303.02

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