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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,982.70, 317,876.85 and 93,593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,982.70, 317,876.85 and 93,593.10 is: 140,346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,982.70 : 317,876.85 = 93,593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,982.70/317,876.85 = 93,593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,982.70x = 317,876.85 × 93,593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,982.70x = 29,751,079,809.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751,079,809.74/211,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,346.73

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