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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,835.52, 317,884.58 and 123,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,835.52, 317,884.58 and 123,130.80 is: 184,772.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,835.52 : 317,884.58 = 123,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,835.52/317,884.58 = 123,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,835.52x = 317,884.58 × 123,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,835.52x = 39,141,382,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,141,382,643.06/211,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,772.52

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