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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,428.73, 316,571.01 and 154,840.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,428.73, 316,571.01 and 154,840.11 is: 231,841.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,428.73 : 316,571.01 = 154,840.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,428.73/316,571.01 = 154,840.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,428.73x = 316,571.01 × 154,840.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,428.73x = 49,017,890,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,017,890,011.21/211,428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,841.20

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