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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,971.27, 318,003.62 and 117,339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,971.27, 318,003.62 and 117,339.49 is: 176,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,971.27 : 318,003.62 = 117,339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,971.27/318,003.62 = 117,339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,971.27x = 318,003.62 × 117,339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,971.27x = 37,314,382,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314,382,588.95/211,971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,035.09

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