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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,238.24, 316,449.08 and 117,459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,238.24, 316,449.08 and 117,459.68 is: 175,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,238.24 : 316,449.08 = 117,459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,238.24/316,449.08 = 117,459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,238.24x = 316,449.08 × 117,459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,238.24x = 37,170,007,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,170,007,673.09/211,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,962.49

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