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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,542.79, 317,015.83 and 116,815.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,542.79, 317,015.83 and 116,815.62 is: 175,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,542.79 : 317,015.83 = 116,815.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,542.79/317,015.83 = 116,815.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,542.79x = 317,015.83 × 116,815.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,542.79x = 37,032,400,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,032,400,147.19/211,542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,058.67

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