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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,786.10, 317,679.26 and 132,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,786.10, 317,679.26 and 132,955.68 is: 199,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,786.10 : 317,679.26 = 132,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,786.10/317,679.26 = 132,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,786.10x = 317,679.26 × 132,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,786.10x = 42,237,261,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237,261,370.42/211,786.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,433.59

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