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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,981.20, 314,971.80 and 76,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,981.20, 314,971.80 and 76,817.20 is: 115,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,981.20 : 314,971.80 = 76,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,981.20/314,971.80 = 76,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,981.20x = 314,971.80 × 76,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,981.20x = 24,195,251,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195,251,754.96/209,981.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,225.80

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