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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,901.70, 314,852.55 and 76,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,901.70, 314,852.55 and 76,786.30 is: 115,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,901.70 : 314,852.55 = 76,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,901.70/314,852.55 = 76,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,901.70x = 314,852.55 × 76,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,901.70x = 24,176,362,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176,362,360.07/209,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,179.45

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