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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,978.40, 314,967.60 and 150,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,978.40, 314,967.60 and 150,929.40 is: 226,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,978.40 : 314,967.60 = 150,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,978.40/314,967.60 = 150,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,978.40x = 314,967.60 × 150,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,978.40x = 47,537,870,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,537,870,887.44/209,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,394.10

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