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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,747.79, 316,098.54 and 181,435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,747.79, 316,098.54 and 181,435.62 is: 270,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,747.79 : 316,098.54 = 181,435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,747.79/316,098.54 = 181,435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,747.79x = 316,098.54 × 181,435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,747.79x = 57,351,534,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,351,534,585.99/211,747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,848.33

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