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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,629.06, 317,440.13 and 85,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,629.06, 317,440.13 and 85,266.27 is: 127,898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,629.06 : 317,440.13 = 85,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,629.06/317,440.13 = 85,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,629.06x = 317,440.13 × 85,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,629.06x = 27,066,935,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,066,935,407.08/211,629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,898.01

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