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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,562.76, 317,188.62 and 100,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,562.76, 317,188.62 and 100,832.52 is: 151,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,562.76 : 317,188.62 = 100,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,562.76/317,188.62 = 100,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,562.76x = 317,188.62 × 100,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,562.76x = 31,982,927,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982,927,869.92/211,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,174.66

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