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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,896.20, 317,820.51 and 62,137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,896.20, 317,820.51 and 62,137.73 is: 93,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,896.20 : 317,820.51 = 62,137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,896.20/317,820.51 = 62,137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,896.20x = 317,820.51 × 62,137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,896.20x = 19,748,645,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748,645,833.39/211,896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,199.62

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