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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,235.64, 316,066.02 and 208,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,235.64, 316,066.02 and 208,873.56 is: 312,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,235.64 : 316,066.02 = 208,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,235.64/316,066.02 = 208,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,235.64x = 316,066.02 × 208,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,235.64x = 66,017,834,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017,834,792.43/211,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,531.71

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