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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,231.74, 316,439.33 and 117,453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,231.74, 316,439.33 and 117,453.18 is: 175,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,231.74 : 316,439.33 = 117,453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,231.74/316,439.33 = 117,453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,231.74x = 316,439.33 × 117,453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,231.74x = 37,166,804,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,166,804,998.30/211,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,952.75

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