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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,979.90, 314,877.51 and 76,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,979.90, 314,877.51 and 76,825.62 is: 115,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,979.90 : 314,877.51 = 76,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,979.90/314,877.51 = 76,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,979.90x = 314,877.51 × 76,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,979.90x = 24,190,659,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190,659,929.81/209,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,204.65

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