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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,530.78, 316,873.17 and 127,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,530.78, 316,873.17 and 127,244.34 is: 190,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,530.78 : 316,873.17 = 127,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,530.78/316,873.17 = 127,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,530.78x = 316,873.17 × 127,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,530.78x = 40,320,317,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320,317,380.36/211,530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,612.06

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