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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,466.70, 317,163.60 and 78,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,466.70, 317,163.60 and 78,278.40 is: 117,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,466.70 : 317,163.60 = 78,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,466.70/317,163.60 = 78,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,466.70x = 317,163.60 × 78,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,466.70x = 24,827,059,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,827,059,146.24/211,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,404.11

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