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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,865.09, 317,527.44 and 99,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,865.09, 317,527.44 and 99,297.02 is: 148,818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,865.09 : 317,527.44 = 99,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,865.09/317,527.44 = 99,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,865.09x = 317,527.44 × 99,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,865.09x = 31,529,528,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529,528,560.23/211,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,818.89

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