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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,246.40, 317,042.40 and 204,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,246.40, 317,042.40 and 204,334.40 is: 306,668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,246.40 : 317,042.40 = 204,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,246.40/317,042.40 = 204,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,246.40x = 317,042.40 × 204,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,246.40x = 64,782,668,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782,668,578.56/211,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,668.75

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