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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,794.18, 317,597.97 and 99,506.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,794.18, 317,597.97 and 99,506.31 is: 149,215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,794.18 : 317,597.97 = 99,506.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,794.18/317,597.97 = 99,506.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,794.18x = 317,597.97 × 99,506.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,794.18x = 31,603,002,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603,002,058.19/211,794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,215.63

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