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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,365.20, 317,047.80 and 185,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,365.20, 317,047.80 and 185,121.20 is: 277,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,365.20 : 317,047.80 = 185,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,365.20/317,047.80 = 185,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,365.20x = 317,047.80 × 185,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,365.20x = 58,692,269,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692,269,193.36/211,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,681.80

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