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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,409.94, 317,071.86 and 78,258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,409.94, 317,071.86 and 78,258.55 is: 117,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,409.94 : 317,071.86 = 78,258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,409.94/317,071.86 = 78,258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,409.94x = 317,071.86 × 78,258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,409.94x = 24,813,582,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813,582,846.10/211,409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,371.88

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