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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,814.58, 317,794.78 and 132,836.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,814.58, 317,794.78 and 132,836.34 is: 199,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,814.58 : 317,794.78 = 132,836.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,814.58/317,794.78 = 132,836.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,814.58x = 317,794.78 × 132,836.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,814.58x = 42,214,695,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,214,695,446.31/211,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,300.23

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