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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,644.40, 317,466.60 and 203,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,644.40, 317,466.60 and 203,479.60 is: 305,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,644.40 : 317,466.60 = 203,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,644.40/317,466.60 = 203,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,644.40x = 317,466.60 × 203,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,644.40x = 64,597,976,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,597,976,781.36/211,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,219.40

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