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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,394, 314,191.80 and 104,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,394, 314,191.80 and 104,222.16 is: 156,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,394 : 314,191.80 = 104,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,394/314,191.80 = 104,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,394x = 314,191.80 × 104,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,394x = 32,745,748,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,745,748,050.29/209,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,383.41

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