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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,689.40, 314,534.10 and 162,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,689.40, 314,534.10 and 162,975.80 is: 244,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,689.40 : 314,534.10 = 162,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,689.40/314,534.10 = 162,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,689.40x = 314,534.10 × 162,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,689.40x = 51,261,446,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261,446,574.78/209,689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,463.70

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