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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,735.76, 314,292.54 and 154,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,735.76, 314,292.54 and 154,059.60 is: 230,860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,735.76 : 314,292.54 = 154,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,735.76/314,292.54 = 154,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,735.76x = 314,292.54 × 154,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,735.76x = 48,419,782,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,419,782,995.38/209,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,860.88

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