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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,872.48, 317,942.64 and 118,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,872.48, 317,942.64 and 118,439.52 is: 177,734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,872.48 : 317,942.64 = 118,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,872.48/317,942.64 = 118,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,872.48x = 317,942.64 × 118,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,872.48x = 37,656,973,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656,973,669.13/211,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,734.14

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