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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,031.30, 317,617.56 and 98,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,031.30, 317,617.56 and 98,017.14 is: 146,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,031.30 : 317,617.56 = 98,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,031.30/317,617.56 = 98,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,031.30x = 317,617.56 × 98,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,031.30x = 31,131,964,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131,964,844.98/212,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,827.21

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