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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,712.99, 317,154.29 and 122,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,712.99, 317,154.29 and 122,779.65 is: 183,928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,712.99 : 317,154.29 = 122,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,712.99/317,154.29 = 122,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,712.99x = 317,154.29 × 122,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,712.99x = 38,940,092,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,940,092,108.30/211,712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,928.68

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