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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,727.78, 317,350.08 and 85,287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,727.78, 317,350.08 and 85,287.11 is: 127,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,727.78 : 317,350.08 = 85,287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,727.78/317,350.08 = 85,287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,727.78x = 317,350.08 × 85,287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,727.78x = 27,065,871,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,871,181.47/211,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,833.35

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