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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,158.40, 316,910.40 and 204,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,158.40, 316,910.40 and 204,246.40 is: 306,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,158.40 : 316,910.40 = 204,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,158.40/316,910.40 = 204,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,158.40x = 316,910.40 × 204,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,158.40x = 64,727,808,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,727,808,322.56/211,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,536.74

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