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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,837.38, 317,755.61 and 133,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,837.38, 317,755.61 and 133,006.96 is: 199,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,837.38 : 317,755.61 = 133,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,837.38/317,755.61 = 133,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,837.38x = 317,755.61 × 133,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,837.38x = 42,263,707,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,263,707,939.98/211,837.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,510.16

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