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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,251.40, 316,877.10 and 136,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,251.40, 316,877.10 and 136,601.80 is: 204,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,251.40 : 316,877.10 = 136,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,251.40/316,877.10 = 136,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,251.40x = 316,877.10 × 136,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,251.40x = 43,285,982,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,982,238.78/211,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,902.70

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