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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,753.58, 317,331.75 and 117,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,753.58, 317,331.75 and 117,026.42 is: 175,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,753.58 : 317,331.75 = 117,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,753.58/317,331.75 = 117,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,753.58x = 317,331.75 × 117,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,753.58x = 37,136,198,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136,198,654.84/211,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,374.60

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