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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,847.80, 316,271.70 and 70,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,847.80, 316,271.70 and 70,591.80 is: 105,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,847.80 : 316,271.70 = 70,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,847.80/316,271.70 = 70,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,847.80x = 316,271.70 × 70,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,847.80x = 22,326,188,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,188,592.06/210,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,887.70

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