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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,317.57, 316,996.02 and 76,415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,317.57, 316,996.02 and 76,415.45 is: 114,630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,317.57 : 316,996.02 = 76,415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,317.57/316,996.02 = 76,415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,317.57x = 316,996.02 × 76,415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,317.57x = 24,223,391,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,223,391,931.53/211,317.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,630.28

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