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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,965.80, 314,180.70 and 154,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,965.80, 314,180.70 and 154,669.80 is: 231,438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,965.80 : 314,180.70 = 154,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,965.80/314,180.70 = 154,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,965.80x = 314,180.70 × 154,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,965.80x = 48,594,266,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,594,266,032.86/209,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,438.96

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