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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,982.40, 317,973.60 and 93,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,982.40, 317,973.60 and 93,592.80 is: 140,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,982.40 : 317,973.60 = 93,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,982.40/317,973.60 = 93,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,982.40x = 317,973.60 × 93,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,982.40x = 29,760,039,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760,039,550.08/211,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,389.20

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