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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,501.40, 317,281.26 and 122,796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,501.40, 317,281.26 and 122,796.68 is: 184,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,501.40 : 317,281.26 = 122,796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,501.40/317,281.26 = 122,796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,501.40x = 317,281.26 × 122,796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,501.40x = 38,961,085,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961,085,354.22/211,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,211.95

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