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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,883.42, 314,871.90 and 76,760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,883.42, 314,871.90 and 76,760.73 is: 115,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,883.42 : 314,871.90 = 76,760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,883.42/314,871.90 = 76,760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,883.42x = 314,871.90 × 76,760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,883.42x = 24,169,796,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,169,796,900.49/209,883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,158.20

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