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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,237.24, 316,447.58 and 117,458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,237.24, 316,447.58 and 117,458.68 is: 175,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,237.24 : 316,447.58 = 117,458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,237.24/316,447.58 = 117,458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,237.24x = 316,447.58 × 117,458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,237.24x = 37,169,515,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,169,515,035.99/211,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,961.00

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