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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,908.80, 314,863.20 and 115,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,908.80, 314,863.20 and 115,430.40 is: 173,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,908.80 : 314,863.20 = 115,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,908.80/314,863.20 = 115,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,908.80x = 314,863.20 × 115,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,908.80x = 36,344,785,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,344,785,121.28/209,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,145.60

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