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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,729.40, 313,902.90 and 162,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,729.40, 313,902.90 and 162,727.80 is: 243,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,729.40 : 313,902.90 = 162,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,729.40/313,902.90 = 162,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,729.40x = 313,902.90 × 162,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,729.40x = 51,080,728,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,080,728,330.62/209,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,555.40

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