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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,705.98, 317,456.90 and 122,984.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,705.98, 317,456.90 and 122,984.85 is: 184,417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,705.98 : 317,456.90 = 122,984.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,705.98/317,456.90 = 122,984.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,705.98x = 317,456.90 × 122,984.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,705.98x = 39,042,389,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,042,389,227.97/211,705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,417.98

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