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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,358.70, 317,038.05 and 185,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,358.70, 317,038.05 and 185,114.70 is: 277,672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,358.70 : 317,038.05 = 185,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,358.70/317,038.05 = 185,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,358.70x = 317,038.05 × 185,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,358.70x = 58,688,403,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688,403,514.34/211,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,672.05

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