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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,496.26, 317,244.40 and 123,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,496.26, 317,244.40 and 123,365.02 is: 185,047.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,496.26 : 317,244.40 = 123,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,496.26/317,244.40 = 123,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,496.26x = 317,244.40 × 123,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,496.26x = 39,136,861,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,136,861,750.89/211,496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,047.54

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