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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,579.61, 314,179.77 and 76,428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,579.61, 314,179.77 and 76,428.72 is: 114,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,579.61 : 314,179.77 = 76,428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,579.61/314,179.77 = 76,428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,579.61x = 314,179.77 × 76,428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,579.61x = 24,012,357,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012,357,670.99/209,579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,573.92

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