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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,914.79, 317,874.65 and 62,158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,914.79, 317,874.65 and 62,158.05 is: 93,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,914.79 : 317,874.65 = 62,158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,914.79/317,874.65 = 62,158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,914.79x = 317,874.65 × 62,158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,914.79x = 19,758,468,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,758,468,077.64/211,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,237.80

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