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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,450.40, 317,218.80 and 71,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,450.40, 317,218.80 and 71,223.20 is: 106,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,450.40 : 317,218.80 = 71,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,450.40/317,218.80 = 71,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,450.40x = 317,218.80 × 71,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,450.40x = 22,593,338,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,338,036.16/211,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,849.35

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