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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,542.16, 317,014.89 and 116,814.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,542.16, 317,014.89 and 116,814.99 is: 175,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,542.16 : 317,014.89 = 116,814.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,542.16/317,014.89 = 116,814.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,542.16x = 317,014.89 × 116,814.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,542.16x = 37,032,091,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,032,091,205.20/211,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,057.73

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