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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,942.13, 314,911.95 and 76,831.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,942.13, 314,911.95 and 76,831.59 is: 115,246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,942.13 : 314,911.95 = 76,831.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,942.13/314,911.95 = 76,831.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,942.13x = 314,911.95 × 76,831.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,942.13x = 24,195,185,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195,185,828.50/209,942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,246.93

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