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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,502.14, 317,254.83 and 71,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,502.14, 317,254.83 and 71,258.74 is: 106,888.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,502.14 : 317,254.83 = 71,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,502.14/317,254.83 = 71,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,502.14x = 317,254.83 × 71,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,502.14x = 22,607,179,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,179,444.71/211,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,888.66

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