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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,413.24, 316,497.78 and 141,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,413.24, 316,497.78 and 141,118.20 is: 211,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,413.24 : 316,497.78 = 141,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,413.24/316,497.78 = 141,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,413.24x = 316,497.78 × 141,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,413.24x = 44,663,597,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663,597,017.60/211,413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,262.06

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