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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,941.20, 317,622.36 and 106,831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,941.20, 317,622.36 and 106,831.28 is: 160,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,941.20 : 317,622.36 = 106,831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,941.20/317,622.36 = 106,831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,941.20x = 317,622.36 × 106,831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,941.20x = 33,932,003,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932,003,275.42/211,941.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,101.02

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