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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,585.44, 317,430.63 and 105,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,585.44, 317,430.63 and 105,019.41 is: 157,555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,585.44 : 317,430.63 = 105,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,585.44/317,430.63 = 105,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,585.44x = 317,430.63 × 105,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,585.44x = 33,336,377,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,336,377,478.53/211,585.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,555.16

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