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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,537.80, 317,306.70 and 71,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,537.80, 317,306.70 and 71,281.80 is: 106,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,537.80 : 317,306.70 = 71,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,537.80/317,306.70 = 71,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,537.80x = 317,306.70 × 71,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,537.80x = 22,618,192,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,192,728.06/211,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,922.70

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