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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,794.18, 317,597.98 and 99,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,794.18, 317,597.98 and 99,506.32 is: 149,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,794.18 : 317,597.98 = 99,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,794.18/317,597.98 = 99,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,794.18x = 317,597.98 × 99,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,794.18x = 31,603,006,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603,006,229.23/211,794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,215.65

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