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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,962.20, 317,846.10 and 93,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,962.20, 317,846.10 and 93,572.60 is: 140,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,962.20 : 317,846.10 = 93,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,962.20/317,846.10 = 93,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,962.20x = 317,846.10 × 93,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,962.20x = 29,741,685,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741,685,976.86/211,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,315.99

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