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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,960.73, 317,829.14 and 93,576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,960.73, 317,829.14 and 93,576.17 is: 140,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,960.73 : 317,829.14 = 93,576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,960.73/317,829.14 = 93,576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,960.73x = 317,829.14 × 93,576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,960.73x = 29,741,233,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741,233,167.71/211,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,314.83

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