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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,876.70, 314,815.05 and 168,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,876.70, 314,815.05 and 168,404.70 is: 252,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,876.70 : 314,815.05 = 168,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,876.70/314,815.05 = 168,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,876.70x = 314,815.05 × 168,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,876.70x = 53,016,334,050.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,016,334,050.74/209,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,607.05

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