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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,996.70, 314,958.60 and 76,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,996.70, 314,958.60 and 76,808.40 is: 115,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,996.70 : 314,958.60 = 76,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,996.70/314,958.60 = 76,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,996.70x = 314,958.60 × 76,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,996.70x = 24,191,466,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,191,466,132.24/209,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,199.27

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