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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,131.36, 474,763.92 and 211,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,131.36, 474,763.92 and 211,688.80 is: 316,910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,131.36 : 474,763.92 = 211,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,131.36/474,763.92 = 211,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,131.36x = 474,763.92 × 211,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,131.36x = 100,502,204,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,502,204,508.10/317,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,910.33

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