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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,783.24, 317,674.97 and 132,952.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,783.24, 317,674.97 and 132,952.83 is: 199,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,783.24 : 317,674.97 = 132,952.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,783.24/317,674.97 = 132,952.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,783.24x = 317,674.97 × 132,952.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,783.24x = 42,235,786,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235,786,281.67/211,783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,429.31

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