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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,983.70, 314,975.55 and 76,819.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,983.70, 314,975.55 and 76,819.70 is: 115,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,983.70 : 314,975.55 = 76,819.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,983.70/314,975.55 = 76,819.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,983.70x = 314,975.55 × 76,819.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,983.70x = 24,196,327,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196,327,258.34/209,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,229.55

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