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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,986.97, 317,982.27 and 62,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,986.97, 317,982.27 and 62,229.71 is: 93,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,986.97 : 317,982.27 = 62,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,986.97/317,982.27 = 62,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,986.97x = 317,982.27 × 62,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,986.97x = 19,787,944,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787,944,447.24/211,986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,345.10

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