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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,356.72, 317,138.85 and 84,991.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,356.72, 317,138.85 and 84,991.86 is: 127,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,356.72 : 317,138.85 = 84,991.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,356.72/317,138.85 = 84,991.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,356.72x = 317,138.85 × 84,991.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,356.72x = 26,954,220,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954,220,739.76/211,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,529.52

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