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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,211.10, 316,816.65 and 197,214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,211.10, 316,816.65 and 197,214.30 is: 295,821.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,211.10 : 316,816.65 = 197,214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,211.10/316,816.65 = 197,214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,211.10x = 316,816.65 × 197,214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,211.10x = 62,480,773,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,480,773,858.10/211,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,821.45

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