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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,738.08, 317,660.40 and 93,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,738.08, 317,660.40 and 93,442.08 is: 140,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,738.08 : 317,660.40 = 93,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,738.08/317,660.40 = 93,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,738.08x = 317,660.40 × 93,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,738.08x = 29,682,848,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682,848,509.63/211,738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,186.63

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