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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,009.20, 315,013.80 and 76,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,009.20, 315,013.80 and 76,845.20 is: 115,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,009.20 : 315,013.80 = 76,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,009.20/315,013.80 = 76,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,009.20x = 315,013.80 × 76,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,009.20x = 24,207,298,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,298,463.76/210,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,267.80

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