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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,976.80, 314,965.20 and 115,170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,976.80, 314,965.20 and 115,170.35 is: 172,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,976.80 : 314,965.20 = 115,170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,976.80/314,965.20 = 115,170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,976.80x = 314,965.20 × 115,170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,976.80x = 36,274,652,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,274,652,321.82/209,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,755.53

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