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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,744.20, 314,616.30 and 115,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,744.20, 314,616.30 and 115,265.80 is: 172,898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,744.20 : 314,616.30 = 115,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,744.20/314,616.30 = 115,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,744.20x = 314,616.30 × 115,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,744.20x = 36,264,499,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264,499,512.54/209,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,898.70

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