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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,158.41, 316,784.33 and 116,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,158.41, 316,784.33 and 116,339.77 is: 174,535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,158.41 : 316,784.33 = 116,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,158.41/316,784.33 = 116,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,158.41x = 316,784.33 × 116,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,158.41x = 36,854,613,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,854,613,926.18/211,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,535.38

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