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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,363.20, 317,044.80 and 185,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,363.20, 317,044.80 and 185,119.20 is: 277,678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,363.20 : 317,044.80 = 185,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,363.20/317,044.80 = 185,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,363.20x = 317,044.80 × 185,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,363.20x = 58,691,079,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,691,079,740.16/211,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,678.80

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