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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,272.40, 317,011.12 and 92,928.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,272.40, 317,011.12 and 92,928.36 is: 139,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,272.40 : 317,011.12 = 92,928.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,272.40/317,011.12 = 92,928.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,272.40x = 317,011.12 × 92,928.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,272.40x = 29,459,324,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,459,324,439.83/211,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,437.64

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