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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,968.80, 314,185.20 and 154,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,968.80, 314,185.20 and 154,672.80 is: 231,443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,968.80 : 314,185.20 = 154,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,968.80/314,185.20 = 154,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,968.80x = 314,185.20 × 154,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,968.80x = 48,595,904,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595,904,602.56/209,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,443.46

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