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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,705.96, 314,535.40 and 57,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,705.96, 314,535.40 and 57,924.62 is: 86,880.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,705.96 : 314,535.40 = 57,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,705.96/314,535.40 = 57,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,705.96x = 314,535.40 × 57,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,705.96x = 18,219,343,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219,343,309.39/209,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,880.43

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