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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,252.19, 316,665.05 and 132,421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,252.19, 316,665.05 and 132,421.77 is: 198,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,252.19 : 316,665.05 = 132,421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,252.19/316,665.05 = 132,421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,252.19x = 316,665.05 × 132,421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,252.19x = 41,933,345,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,933,345,756.03/211,252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,498.99

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