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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,633.64, 317,247.96 and 78,478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,633.64, 317,247.96 and 78,478.28 is: 117,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,633.64 : 317,247.96 = 78,478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,633.64/317,247.96 = 78,478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,633.64x = 317,247.96 × 78,478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,633.64x = 24,897,074,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,897,074,234.31/211,633.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,642.33

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