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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,728.80, 317,593.20 and 93,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,728.80, 317,593.20 and 93,274.40 is: 139,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,728.80 : 317,593.20 = 93,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,728.80/317,593.20 = 93,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,728.80x = 317,593.20 × 93,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,728.80x = 29,623,315,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,623,315,174.08/211,728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,911.60

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