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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,385.80, 317,126.22 and 71,140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,385.80, 317,126.22 and 71,140.36 is: 106,726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,385.80 : 317,126.22 = 71,140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,385.80/317,126.22 = 71,140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,385.80x = 317,126.22 × 71,140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,385.80x = 22,560,473,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,473,456.24/211,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,726.53

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