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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,637.99, 431,589.18 and 209,449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,637.99, 431,589.18 and 209,449.86 is: 289,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,637.99 : 431,589.18 = 209,449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,637.99/431,589.18 = 209,449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,637.99x = 431,589.18 × 209,449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,637.99x = 90,396,290,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,396,290,123.32/312,637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,140.46

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