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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,636.08, 317,450.62 and 85,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,636.08, 317,450.62 and 85,273.24 is: 127,908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,636.08 : 317,450.62 = 85,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,636.08/317,450.62 = 85,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,636.08x = 317,450.62 × 85,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,636.08x = 27,070,042,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070,042,907.41/211,636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,908.45

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