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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,234.74, 316,443.81 and 117,456.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,234.74, 316,443.81 and 117,456.18 is: 175,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,234.74 : 316,443.81 = 117,456.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,234.74/316,443.81 = 117,456.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,234.74x = 316,443.81 × 117,456.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,234.74x = 37,168,281,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168,281,107.25/211,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,957.24

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