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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,415.22, 317,106.63 and 78,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,415.22, 317,106.63 and 78,232.86 is: 117,343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,415.22 : 317,106.63 = 78,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,415.22/317,106.63 = 78,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,415.22x = 317,106.63 × 78,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,415.22x = 24,808,158,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,808,158,589.86/211,415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,343.30

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