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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,072.98, 314,012.94 and 179,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,072.98, 314,012.94 and 179,154.82 is: 269,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,072.98 : 314,012.94 = 179,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,072.98/314,012.94 = 179,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,072.98x = 314,012.94 × 179,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,072.98x = 56,256,931,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,931,743.37/209,072.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,077.96

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