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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,546.10, 317,319.15 and 201,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,546.10, 317,319.15 and 201,704.60 is: 302,556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,546.10 : 317,319.15 = 201,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,546.10/317,319.15 = 201,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,546.10x = 317,319.15 × 201,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,546.10x = 64,004,732,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,004,732,223.09/211,546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,556.90

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