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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,533.75, 317,571.12 and 181,738.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,533.75, 317,571.12 and 181,738.62 is: 272,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,533.75 : 317,571.12 = 181,738.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,533.75/317,571.12 = 181,738.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,533.75x = 317,571.12 × 181,738.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,533.75x = 57,714,937,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,714,937,100.65/211,533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,840.33

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