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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,511.70, 316,644.24 and 185,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,511.70, 316,644.24 and 185,267.70 is: 277,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,511.70 : 316,644.24 = 185,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,511.70/316,644.24 = 185,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,511.70x = 316,644.24 × 185,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,511.70x = 58,663,950,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,950,063.05/211,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,355.58

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