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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,363,420.80, 317,045,131.20 and 142,488,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,363,420.80, 317,045,131.20 and 142,488,667.20 is: 213,733,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,363,420.80 : 317,045,131.20 = 142,488,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,363,420.80/317,045,131.20 = 142,488,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,363,420.80x = 317,045,131.20 × 142,488,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,363,420.80x = 45,175,338,186,937,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,175,338,186,937,128/211,363,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,733,000.80

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