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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,984.97, 317,979.27 and 62,227.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,984.97, 317,979.27 and 62,227.71 is: 93,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,984.97 : 317,979.27 = 62,227.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,984.97/317,979.27 = 62,227.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,984.97x = 317,979.27 × 62,227.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,984.97x = 19,787,121,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787,121,799.57/211,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,342.10

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