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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,338.62, 317,112.11 and 98,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,338.62, 317,112.11 and 98,999.42 is: 148,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,338.62 : 317,112.11 = 98,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,338.62/317,112.11 = 98,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,338.62x = 317,112.11 × 98,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,338.62x = 31,393,913,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,393,913,812.54/211,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,547.93

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