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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,998.06, 317,472.21 and 155,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,998.06, 317,472.21 and 155,704.68 is: 233,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,998.06 : 317,472.21 = 155,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,998.06/317,472.21 = 155,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,998.06x = 317,472.21 × 155,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,998.06x = 49,431,908,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,908,866.94/211,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,171.52

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