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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,506.19, 316,635.99 and 185,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,506.19, 316,635.99 and 185,262.19 is: 277,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,506.19 : 316,635.99 = 185,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,506.19/316,635.99 = 185,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,506.19x = 316,635.99 × 185,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,506.19x = 58,660,676,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,660,676,940.22/211,506.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,347.33

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