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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,987.70, 317,945.10 and 78,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,987.70, 317,945.10 and 78,799.40 is: 118,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,987.70 : 317,945.10 = 78,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,987.70/317,945.10 = 78,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,987.70x = 317,945.10 × 78,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,987.70x = 25,053,883,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053,883,112.94/211,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,185.55

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