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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,501.80, 317,252.70 and 122,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,501.80, 317,252.70 and 122,709.60 is: 184,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,501.80 : 317,252.70 = 122,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,501.80/317,252.70 = 122,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,501.80x = 317,252.70 × 122,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,501.80x = 38,929,951,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,929,951,915.92/211,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,064.40

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