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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,370.16, 316,963.08 and 79,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,370.16, 316,963.08 and 79,950 is: 119,890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,370.16 : 316,963.08 = 79,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,370.16/316,963.08 = 79,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,370.16x = 316,963.08 × 79,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,370.16x = 25,341,198,246
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341,198,246/211,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,890.14

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