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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,597.81, 317,477.75 and 127,418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,597.81, 317,477.75 and 127,418.13 is: 191,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,597.81 : 317,477.75 = 127,418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,597.81/317,477.75 = 127,418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,597.81x = 317,477.75 × 127,418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,597.81x = 40,452,420,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452,420,584.52/211,597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,175.99

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