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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,099.80, 316,880.10 and 117,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,099.80, 316,880.10 and 117,787.80 is: 176,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,099.80 : 316,880.10 = 117,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,099.80/316,880.10 = 117,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,099.80x = 316,880.10 × 117,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,099.80x = 37,324,609,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,609,842.78/211,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,810.26

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