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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,367.16, 316,958.58 and 79,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,367.16, 316,958.58 and 79,947 is: 119,885.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,367.16 : 316,958.58 = 79,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,367.16/316,958.58 = 79,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,367.16x = 316,958.58 × 79,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,367.16x = 25,339,887,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339,887,595.26/211,367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,885.64

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