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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,899.20, 314,848.80 and 168,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,899.20, 314,848.80 and 168,427.20 is: 252,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,899.20 : 314,848.80 = 168,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,899.20/314,848.80 = 168,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,899.20x = 314,848.80 × 168,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,899.20x = 53,029,101,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029,101,807.36/209,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,640.80

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