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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,611.99, 317,507.01 and 131,716.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,611.99, 317,507.01 and 131,716.77 is: 197,630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,611.99 : 317,507.01 = 131,716.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,611.99/317,507.01 = 131,716.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,611.99x = 317,507.01 × 131,716.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,611.99x = 41,820,997,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,820,997,809.56/211,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,630.57

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