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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,296.86, 316,419.51 and 147,819.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,296.86, 316,419.51 and 147,819.85 is: 221,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,296.86 : 316,419.51 = 147,819.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,296.86/316,419.51 = 147,819.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,296.86x = 316,419.51 × 147,819.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,296.86x = 46,773,084,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,084,505.27/211,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,361.95

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