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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,809.33, 317,786.90 and 132,831.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,809.33, 317,786.90 and 132,831.09 is: 199,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,809.33 : 317,786.90 = 132,831.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,809.33/317,786.90 = 132,831.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,809.33x = 317,786.90 × 132,831.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,809.33x = 42,211,979,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211,979,650.57/211,809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,292.35

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