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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,968.90, 314,861 and 76,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,968.90, 314,861 and 76,814.62 is: 115,188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,968.90 : 314,861 = 76,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,968.90/314,861 = 76,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,968.90x = 314,861 × 76,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,968.90x = 24,185,928,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,185,928,067.82/209,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,188.14

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