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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,229.33, 317,508.29 and 183,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,229.33, 317,508.29 and 183,494.75 is: 275,819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,229.33 : 317,508.29 = 183,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,229.33/317,508.29 = 183,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,229.33x = 317,508.29 × 183,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,229.33x = 58,261,101,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,261,101,791.46/211,229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,819.19

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