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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,229.25, 316,435.58 and 117,450.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,229.25, 316,435.58 and 117,450.69 is: 175,949.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,229.25 : 316,435.58 = 117,450.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,229.25/316,435.58 = 117,450.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,229.25x = 316,435.58 × 117,450.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,229.25x = 37,165,575,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165,575,042.12/211,229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,949.00

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