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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,119.96, 316,709.10 and 70,918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,119.96, 316,709.10 and 70,918.68 is: 106,387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,119.96 : 316,709.10 = 70,918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,119.96/316,709.10 = 70,918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,119.96x = 316,709.10 × 70,918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,119.96x = 22,460,591,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460,591,315.99/211,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,387.82

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