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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,179.20, 313,574.40 and 145,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,179.20, 313,574.40 and 145,999.20 is: 218,863.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,179.20 : 313,574.40 = 145,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,179.20/313,574.40 = 145,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,179.20x = 313,574.40 × 145,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,179.20x = 45,781,611,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,781,611,540.48/209,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,863.12

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