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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,856.68, 317,631.18 and 99,479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,856.68, 317,631.18 and 99,479.08 is: 149,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,856.68 : 317,631.18 = 99,479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,856.68/317,631.18 = 99,479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,856.68x = 317,631.18 × 99,479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,856.68x = 31,597,657,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597,657,565.71/211,856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,146.38

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