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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,999.80, 317,802 and 71,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,999.80, 317,802 and 71,660.28 is: 107,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,999.80 : 317,802 = 71,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,999.80/317,802 = 71,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,999.80x = 317,802 × 71,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,999.80x = 22,773,780,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,780,304.56/211,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,423.59

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