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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,989.28, 317,291.64 and 155,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,989.28, 317,291.64 and 155,814.52 is: 233,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,989.28 : 317,291.64 = 155,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,989.28/317,291.64 = 155,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,989.28x = 317,291.64 × 155,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,989.28x = 49,438,644,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,438,644,586.61/211,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,212.95

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