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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,178.01, 316,871.10 and 98,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,178.01, 316,871.10 and 98,865.84 is: 148,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,178.01 : 316,871.10 = 98,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,178.01/316,871.10 = 98,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,178.01x = 316,871.10 × 98,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,178.01x = 31,327,727,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,327,727,473.22/211,178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,347.49

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