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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,483.59, 317,210.60 and 99,188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,483.59, 317,210.60 and 99,188.43 is: 148,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,483.59 : 317,210.60 = 99,188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,483.59/317,210.60 = 99,188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,483.59x = 317,210.60 × 99,188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,483.59x = 31,463,620,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,620,897.42/211,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,775.71

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