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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,961.73, 317,830.63 and 93,577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,961.73, 317,830.63 and 93,577.17 is: 140,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,961.73 : 317,830.63 = 93,577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,961.73/317,830.63 = 93,577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,961.73x = 317,830.63 × 93,577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,961.73x = 29,741,690,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741,690,894.72/211,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,316.32

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