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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,955.60, 314,933.40 and 104,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,955.60, 314,933.40 and 104,979.60 is: 157,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,955.60 : 314,933.40 = 104,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,955.60/314,933.40 = 104,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,955.60x = 314,933.40 × 104,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,955.60x = 33,061,582,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,582,358.64/209,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,469.40

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