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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,754.33, 317,332.88 and 117,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,754.33, 317,332.88 and 117,027.17 is: 175,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,754.33 : 317,332.88 = 117,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,754.33/317,332.88 = 117,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,754.33x = 317,332.88 × 117,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,754.33x = 37,136,568,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136,568,309.21/211,754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,375.72

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