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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,502.19, 316,629.99 and 185,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,502.19, 316,629.99 and 185,258.19 is: 277,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,502.19 : 316,629.99 = 185,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,502.19/316,629.99 = 185,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,502.19x = 316,629.99 × 185,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,502.19x = 58,658,298,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,298,847.12/211,502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,341.33

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