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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,941.80, 314,912.70 and 121,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,941.80, 314,912.70 and 121,149.60 is: 181,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,941.80 : 314,912.70 = 121,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,941.80/314,912.70 = 121,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,941.80x = 314,912.70 × 121,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,941.80x = 38,151,547,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,547,639.92/209,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,724.40

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