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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,844.36, 314,649.90 and 83,474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,844.36, 314,649.90 and 83,474.64 is: 125,165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,844.36 : 314,649.90 = 83,474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,844.36/314,649.90 = 83,474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,844.36x = 314,649.90 × 83,474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,844.36x = 26,265,287,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,265,287,128.54/209,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,165.56

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