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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,328.84, 316,959.55 and 78,178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,328.84, 316,959.55 and 78,178.82 is: 117,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,328.84 : 316,959.55 = 78,178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,328.84/316,959.55 = 78,178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,328.84x = 316,959.55 × 78,178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,328.84x = 24,779,521,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779,521,826.49/211,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,255.75

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