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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,875.80, 314,813.70 and 151,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,875.80, 314,813.70 and 151,264.20 is: 226,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,875.80 : 314,813.70 = 151,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,875.80/314,813.70 = 151,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,875.80x = 314,813.70 × 151,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,875.80x = 47,620,042,479.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,042,479.54/209,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,896.30

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