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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,037.85, 316,646.71 and 139,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,037.85, 316,646.71 and 139,985.28 is: 210,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,037.85 : 316,646.71 = 139,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,037.85/316,646.71 = 139,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,037.85x = 316,646.71 × 139,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,037.85x = 44,325,878,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,325,878,010.47/211,037.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,037.57

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