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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,515.03, 317,179.14 and 99,104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,515.03, 317,179.14 and 99,104.61 is: 148,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,515.03 : 317,179.14 = 99,104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,515.03/317,179.14 = 99,104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,515.03x = 317,179.14 × 99,104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,515.03x = 31,433,914,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,433,914,969.84/211,515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,613.15

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