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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,178.99, 316,701.43 and 68,991.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,178.99, 316,701.43 and 68,991.86 is: 103,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,178.99 : 316,701.43 = 68,991.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,178.99/316,701.43 = 68,991.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,178.99x = 316,701.43 × 68,991.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,178.99x = 21,849,821,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,821,339.63/211,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,465.88

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