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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,234.24, 316,443.07 and 117,455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,234.24, 316,443.07 and 117,455.68 is: 175,956.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,234.24 : 316,443.07 = 117,455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,234.24/316,443.07 = 117,455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,234.24x = 316,443.07 × 117,455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,234.24x = 37,168,035,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168,035,968.14/211,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,956.49

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