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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,559.81, 317,392.24 and 104,993.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,559.81, 317,392.24 and 104,993.78 is: 157,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,559.81 : 317,392.24 = 104,993.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,559.81/317,392.24 = 104,993.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,559.81x = 317,392.24 × 104,993.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,559.81x = 33,324,211,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324,211,153.02/211,559.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,516.74

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