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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,500.19, 316,626.99 and 185,256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,500.19, 316,626.99 and 185,256.19 is: 277,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,500.19 : 316,626.99 = 185,256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,500.19/316,626.99 = 185,256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,500.19x = 316,626.99 × 185,256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,500.19x = 58,657,109,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,657,109,818.57/211,500.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,338.33

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