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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,921.38, 317,811.87 and 85,528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,921.38, 317,811.87 and 85,528.98 is: 128,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,921.38 : 317,811.87 = 85,528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,921.38/317,811.87 = 85,528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,921.38x = 317,811.87 × 85,528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,921.38x = 27,182,125,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,125,072.99/211,921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,265.14

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