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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,548.66, 317,323.98 and 71,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,548.66, 317,323.98 and 71,308.50 is: 106,963.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,548.66 : 317,323.98 = 71,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,548.66/317,323.98 = 71,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,548.66x = 317,323.98 × 71,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,548.66x = 22,627,897,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,897,027.83/211,548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,963.08

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