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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,857.86, 317,632.80 and 99,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,857.86, 317,632.80 and 99,480.26 is: 149,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,857.86 : 317,632.80 = 99,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,857.86/317,632.80 = 99,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,857.86x = 317,632.80 × 99,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,857.86x = 31,598,193,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,598,193,528.53/211,857.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,148.08

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