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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,553.08, 317,640.66 and 87,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,553.08, 317,640.66 and 87,137.08 is: 130,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,553.08 : 317,640.66 = 87,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,553.08/317,640.66 = 87,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,553.08x = 317,640.66 × 87,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,553.08x = 27,678,279,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,678,279,601.67/211,553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,833.73

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