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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,521.27, 317,124.09 and 127,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,521.27, 317,124.09 and 127,261.70 is: 190,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,521.27 : 317,124.09 = 127,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,521.27/317,124.09 = 127,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,521.27x = 317,124.09 × 127,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,521.27x = 40,357,749,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,357,749,218.73/211,521.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,797.59

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