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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,855.68, 317,629.68 and 99,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,855.68, 317,629.68 and 99,478.08 is: 149,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,855.68 : 317,629.68 = 99,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,855.68/317,629.68 = 99,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,855.68x = 317,629.68 × 99,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,855.68x = 31,597,190,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597,190,717.41/211,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,144.88

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