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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,627, 317,440.50 and 63,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,627, 317,440.50 and 63,883 is: 95,824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,627 : 317,440.50 = 63,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,627/317,440.50 = 63,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,627x = 317,440.50 × 63,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,627x = 20,279,051,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279,051,461.50/211,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,824.50

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