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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,945.74, 318,027.66 and 117,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,945.74, 318,027.66 and 117,158.34 is: 175,797.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,945.74 : 318,027.66 = 117,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,945.74/318,027.66 = 117,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,945.74x = 318,027.66 × 117,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,945.74x = 37,259,592,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,592,719.68/211,945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,797.79

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