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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,455, 317,182.50 and 63,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,455, 317,182.50 and 63,711 is: 95,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,455 : 317,182.50 = 63,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,455/317,182.50 = 63,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,455x = 317,182.50 × 63,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,455x = 20,208,014,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208,014,257.50/211,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,566.50

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