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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,972.90, 314,867 and 76,818.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,972.90, 314,867 and 76,818.62 is: 115,194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,972.90 : 314,867 = 76,818.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,972.90/314,867 = 76,818.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,972.90x = 314,867 × 76,818.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,972.90x = 24,187,648,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187,648,423.54/209,972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,194.14

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