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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,747.10, 317,340.27 and 155,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,747.10, 317,340.27 and 155,323.04 is: 232,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,747.10 : 317,340.27 = 155,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,747.10/317,340.27 = 155,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,747.10x = 317,340.27 × 155,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,747.10x = 49,290,253,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290,253,864.12/211,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,778.89

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