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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,836.08, 317,754.32 and 148,937.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,836.08, 317,754.32 and 148,937.55 is: 223,406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,836.08 : 317,754.32 = 148,937.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,836.08/317,754.32 = 148,937.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,836.08x = 317,754.32 × 148,937.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,836.08x = 47,325,549,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,549,178.03/211,836.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,406.47

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