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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,309.40, 316,438.30 and 147,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,309.40, 316,438.30 and 147,832.38 is: 221,380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,309.40 : 316,438.30 = 147,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,309.40/316,438.30 = 147,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,309.40x = 316,438.30 × 147,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,309.40x = 46,779,827,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,779,827,012.15/211,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,380.72

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