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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,727.40, 313,899.90 and 162,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,727.40, 313,899.90 and 162,725.80 is: 243,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,727.40 : 313,899.90 = 162,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,727.40/313,899.90 = 162,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,727.40x = 313,899.90 × 162,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,727.40x = 51,079,612,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,079,612,347.42/209,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,552.40

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