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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,981.80, 314,972.70 and 115,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,981.80, 314,972.70 and 115,503.40 is: 173,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,981.80 : 314,972.70 = 115,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,981.80/314,972.70 = 115,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,981.80x = 314,972.70 × 115,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,981.80x = 36,380,417,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380,417,757.18/209,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,255.10

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