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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,920.73, 291,206.45 and 188,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,920.73, 291,206.45 and 188,220.68 is: 259,865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,920.73 : 291,206.45 = 188,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,920.73/291,206.45 = 188,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,920.73x = 291,206.45 × 188,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,920.73x = 54,811,077,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811,077,237.95/210,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,865.77

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