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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,756.54, 316,111.61 and 181,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,756.54, 316,111.61 and 181,444.36 is: 270,861.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,756.54 : 316,111.61 = 181,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,756.54/316,111.61 = 181,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,756.54x = 316,111.61 × 181,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,756.54x = 57,356,668,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,356,668,765.02/211,756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,861.38

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