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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,779.55, 314,544.85 and 83,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,779.55, 314,544.85 and 83,351.96 is: 124,978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,779.55 : 314,544.85 = 83,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,779.55/314,544.85 = 83,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,779.55x = 314,544.85 × 83,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,779.55x = 26,217,927,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217,927,765.92/209,779.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,978.48

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