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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,015, 316,522.50 and 63,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,015, 316,522.50 and 63,271 is: 94,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,015 : 316,522.50 = 63,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,015/316,522.50 = 63,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,015x = 316,522.50 × 63,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,015x = 20,026,695,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026,695,097.50/211,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,906.50

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