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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,227.75, 316,433.33 and 117,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,227.75, 316,433.33 and 117,449.19 is: 175,946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,227.75 : 316,433.33 = 117,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,227.75/316,433.33 = 117,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,227.75x = 316,433.33 × 117,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,227.75x = 37,164,836,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164,836,128.09/211,227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,946.75

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