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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,513.16, 317,260.56 and 71,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,513.16, 317,260.56 and 71,271.20 is: 106,903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,513.16 : 317,260.56 = 71,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,513.16/317,260.56 = 71,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,513.16x = 317,260.56 × 71,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,513.16x = 22,611,540,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,540,823.87/211,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,903.71

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