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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,996.80, 317,995.20 and 149,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,996.80, 317,995.20 and 149,788.80 is: 224,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,996.80 : 317,995.20 = 149,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,996.80/317,995.20 = 149,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,996.80x = 317,995.20 × 149,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,996.80x = 47,632,119,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,632,119,413.76/211,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,683.20

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