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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,939.20, 317,619.36 and 106,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,939.20, 317,619.36 and 106,829.28 is: 160,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,939.20 : 317,619.36 = 106,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,939.20/317,619.36 = 106,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,939.20x = 317,619.36 × 106,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,939.20x = 33,931,047,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,931,047,542.86/211,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,098.03

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