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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,741.52, 317,331.90 and 155,317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,741.52, 317,331.90 and 155,317.42 is: 232,770.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,741.52 : 317,331.90 = 155,317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,741.52/317,331.90 = 155,317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,741.52x = 317,331.90 × 155,317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,741.52x = 49,287,171,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,287,171,991.70/211,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,770.46

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