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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,587, 317,400.95 and 61,823.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,587, 317,400.95 and 61,823.87 is: 92,741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,587 : 317,400.95 = 61,823.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,587/317,400.95 = 61,823.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,587x = 317,400.95 × 61,823.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,587x = 19,622,955,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622,955,070.68/211,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,741.78

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