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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,986.20, 314,979.30 and 76,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,986.20, 314,979.30 and 76,822.20 is: 115,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,986.20 : 314,979.30 = 76,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,986.20/314,979.30 = 76,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,986.20x = 314,979.30 × 76,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,986.20x = 24,197,402,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197,402,780.46/209,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,233.30

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