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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,481.17, 432,736.45 and 211,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,481.17, 432,736.45 and 211,644.59 is: 292,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,481.17 : 432,736.45 = 211,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,481.17/432,736.45 = 211,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,481.17x = 432,736.45 × 211,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,481.17x = 91,586,328,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,586,328,538.31/313,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,158.95

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