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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,638.84, 317,438.82 and 71,398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,638.84, 317,438.82 and 71,398.68 is: 107,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,638.84 : 317,438.82 = 71,398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,638.84/317,438.82 = 71,398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,638.84x = 317,438.82 × 71,398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,638.84x = 22,664,712,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,712,728.76/211,638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,091.46

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