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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,550.40, 317,243.28 and 106,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,550.40, 317,243.28 and 106,296 is: 159,402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,550.40 : 317,243.28 = 106,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,550.40/317,243.28 = 106,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,550.40x = 317,243.28 × 106,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,550.40x = 33,721,691,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721,691,690.88/211,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,402.64

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