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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,687.98, 317,694.85 and 123,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,687.98, 317,694.85 and 123,003.76 is: 184,600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,687.98 : 317,694.85 = 123,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,687.98/317,694.85 = 123,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,687.98x = 317,694.85 × 123,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,687.98x = 39,077,661,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,077,661,082.64/211,687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,600.29

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