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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,439.80, 314,159.70 and 120,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,439.80, 314,159.70 and 120,866.30 is: 181,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,439.80 : 314,159.70 = 120,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,439.80/314,159.70 = 120,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,439.80x = 314,159.70 × 120,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,439.80x = 37,971,320,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971,320,548.11/209,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,299.45

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