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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,889.52, 314,841.96 and 85,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,889.52, 314,841.96 and 85,227.76 is: 127,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,889.52 : 314,841.96 = 85,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,889.52/314,841.96 = 85,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,889.52x = 314,841.96 × 85,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,889.52x = 26,833,275,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,833,275,004.81/209,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,844.76

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