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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,355.76, 317,075.08 and 78,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,355.76, 317,075.08 and 78,237.16 is: 117,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,355.76 : 317,075.08 = 78,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,355.76/317,075.08 = 78,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,355.76x = 317,075.08 × 78,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,355.76x = 24,807,053,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807,053,765.97/211,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,371.08

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