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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,311.40, 316,441.30 and 147,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,311.40, 316,441.30 and 147,834.38 is: 221,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,311.40 : 316,441.30 = 147,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,311.40/316,441.30 = 147,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,311.40x = 316,441.30 × 147,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,311.40x = 46,780,903,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780,903,391.89/211,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,383.72

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