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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,456.63, 317,243.49 and 97,639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,456.63, 317,243.49 and 97,639.18 is: 146,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,456.63 : 317,243.49 = 97,639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,456.63/317,243.49 = 97,639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,456.63x = 317,243.49 × 97,639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,456.63x = 30,975,392,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,975,392,637.72/211,456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,485.80

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