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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,934.64, 317,863.62 and 85,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,934.64, 317,863.62 and 85,569.60 is: 128,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,934.64 : 317,863.62 = 85,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,934.64/317,863.62 = 85,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,934.64x = 317,863.62 × 85,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,934.64x = 27,199,462,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,462,817.95/211,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,338.92

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