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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,987.28, 317,288.64 and 155,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,987.28, 317,288.64 and 155,812.52 is: 233,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,987.28 : 317,288.64 = 155,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,987.28/317,288.64 = 155,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,987.28x = 317,288.64 × 155,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,987.28x = 49,437,542,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,437,542,565.77/211,987.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,209.95

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