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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,978.20, 314,967.30 and 76,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,978.20, 314,967.30 and 76,814.20 is: 115,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,978.20 : 314,967.30 = 76,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,978.20/314,967.30 = 76,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,978.20x = 314,967.30 × 76,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,978.20x = 24,193,961,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193,961,175.66/209,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,221.30

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