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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,991.40, 317,987.10 and 93,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,991.40, 317,987.10 and 93,601.80 is: 140,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,991.40 : 317,987.10 = 93,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,991.40/317,987.10 = 93,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,991.40x = 317,987.10 × 93,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,991.40x = 29,764,164,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764,164,936.78/211,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,402.70

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