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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,814.99, 314,753.75 and 74,868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,814.99, 314,753.75 and 74,868.54 is: 112,313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,814.99 : 314,753.75 = 74,868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,814.99/314,753.75 = 74,868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,814.99x = 314,753.75 × 74,868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,814.99x = 23,565,151,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,151,773.91/209,814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,313.96

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