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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,364.70, 317,047.05 and 185,120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,364.70, 317,047.05 and 185,120.70 is: 277,681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,364.70 : 317,047.05 = 185,120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,364.70/317,047.05 = 185,120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,364.70x = 317,047.05 × 185,120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,364.70x = 58,691,971,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,691,971,828.94/211,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,681.05

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