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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,516.65, 317,117.18 and 127,257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,516.65, 317,117.18 and 127,257.07 is: 190,790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,516.65 : 317,117.18 = 127,257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,516.65/317,117.18 = 127,257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,516.65x = 317,117.18 × 127,257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,516.65x = 40,355,400,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,355,400,951.59/211,516.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,790.66

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