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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,268.81, 316,689.97 and 132,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,268.81, 316,689.97 and 132,438.40 is: 198,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,268.81 : 316,689.97 = 132,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,268.81/316,689.97 = 132,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,268.81x = 316,689.97 × 132,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,268.81x = 41,941,912,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941,912,922.85/211,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,523.92

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