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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,525.35, 317,569.62 and 122,842.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,525.35, 317,569.62 and 122,842.50 is: 184,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,525.35 : 317,569.62 = 122,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,525.35/317,569.62 = 122,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,525.35x = 317,569.62 × 122,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,525.35x = 39,011,046,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,011,046,044.85/211,525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,427.29

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