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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,530, 317,307.96 and 63,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,530, 317,307.96 and 63,786 is: 95,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,530 : 317,307.96 = 63,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,530/317,307.96 = 63,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,530x = 317,307.96 × 63,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,530x = 20,239,805,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,805,536.56/211,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,682.91

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