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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,071.98, 314,011.44 and 179,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,071.98, 314,011.44 and 179,153.82 is: 269,076.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,071.98 : 314,011.44 = 179,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,071.98/314,011.44 = 179,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,071.98x = 314,011.44 × 179,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,071.98x = 56,256,348,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,348,999.70/209,071.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,076.46

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