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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,895.80, 314,843.70 and 115,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,895.80, 314,843.70 and 115,417.40 is: 173,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,895.80 : 314,843.70 = 115,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,895.80/314,843.70 = 115,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,895.80x = 314,843.70 × 115,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,895.80x = 36,338,441,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,338,441,260.38/209,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,126.10

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