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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,362.87, 314,167.38 and 76,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,362.87, 314,167.38 and 76,251.16 is: 114,421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,362.87 : 314,167.38 = 76,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,362.87/314,167.38 = 76,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,362.87x = 314,167.38 × 76,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,362.87x = 23,955,627,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,955,627,159.16/209,362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,421.56

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