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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,542.30, 317,313.45 and 71,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,542.30, 317,313.45 and 71,286.30 is: 106,929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,542.30 : 317,313.45 = 71,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,542.30/317,313.45 = 71,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,542.30x = 317,313.45 × 71,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,542.30x = 22,620,101,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,101,790.74/211,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,929.45

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