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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,869.81, 317,802.96 and 85,508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,869.81, 317,802.96 and 85,508.12 is: 128,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,869.81 : 317,802.96 = 85,508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,869.81/317,802.96 = 85,508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,869.81x = 317,802.96 × 85,508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,869.81x = 27,174,732,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,732,051.02/211,869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,261.46

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