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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,733.14, 317,731.38 and 131,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,733.14, 317,731.38 and 131,927.80 is: 197,973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,733.14 : 317,731.38 = 131,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,733.14/317,731.38 = 131,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,733.14x = 317,731.38 × 131,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,733.14x = 41,917,601,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917,601,954.36/211,733.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,973.74

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