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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,520.70, 317,139.12 and 83,319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,520.70, 317,139.12 and 83,319.78 is: 124,923.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,520.70 : 317,139.12 = 83,319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,520.70/317,139.12 = 83,319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,520.70x = 317,139.12 × 83,319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,520.70x = 26,423,961,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,961,707.79/211,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,923.76

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