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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,440.34, 316,499.55 and 136,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,440.34, 316,499.55 and 136,460.26 is: 204,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,440.34 : 316,499.55 = 136,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,440.34/316,499.55 = 136,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,440.34x = 316,499.55 × 136,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,440.34x = 43,189,610,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189,610,882.88/211,440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,263.82

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