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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,496.31, 317,266.34 and 71,265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,496.31, 317,266.34 and 71,265.87 is: 106,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,496.31 : 317,266.34 = 71,265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,496.31/317,266.34 = 71,265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,496.31x = 317,266.34 × 71,265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,496.31x = 22,610,261,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,261,385.49/211,496.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,906.17

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