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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,947.91, 315,103.85 and 110,178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,947.91, 315,103.85 and 110,178.59 is: 165,363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,947.91 : 315,103.85 = 110,178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,947.91/315,103.85 = 110,178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,947.91x = 315,103.85 × 110,178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,947.91x = 34,717,698,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,717,698,408.88/209,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,363.39

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