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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,878.30, 317,817.44 and 78,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,878.30, 317,817.44 and 78,792.06 is: 118,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,878.30 : 317,817.44 = 78,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,878.30/317,817.44 = 78,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,878.30x = 317,817.44 × 78,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,878.30x = 25,041,491,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,491,894.85/211,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,188.09

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