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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,642.58, 317,460.38 and 85,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,642.58, 317,460.38 and 85,279.74 is: 127,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,642.58 : 317,460.38 = 85,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,642.58/317,460.38 = 85,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,642.58x = 317,460.38 × 85,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,642.58x = 27,072,938,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072,938,240.30/211,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,918.20

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