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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,601.09, 317,032.54 and 176,289.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,601.09, 317,032.54 and 176,289.23 is: 264,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,601.09 : 317,032.54 = 176,289.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,601.09/317,032.54 = 176,289.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,601.09x = 317,032.54 × 176,289.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,601.09x = 55,889,422,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889,422,713.40/211,601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,126.34

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