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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,778.61, 317,574.66 and 99,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,778.61, 317,574.66 and 99,490.74 is: 149,192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,778.61 : 317,574.66 = 99,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,778.61/317,574.66 = 99,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,778.61x = 317,574.66 × 99,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,778.61x = 31,595,737,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595,737,928.65/211,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,192.30

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