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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,907.80, 314,861.70 and 85,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,907.80, 314,861.70 and 85,338.20 is: 128,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,907.80 : 314,861.70 = 85,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,907.80/314,861.70 = 85,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,907.80x = 314,861.70 × 85,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,907.80x = 26,869,730,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,869,730,726.94/209,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,007.30

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