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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,967.77, 317,998.37 and 117,335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,967.77, 317,998.37 and 117,335.99 is: 176,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,967.77 : 317,998.37 = 117,335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,967.77/317,998.37 = 117,335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,967.77x = 317,998.37 × 117,335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,967.77x = 37,312,653,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312,653,562.34/211,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,029.84

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