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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,979.52, 291,020.64 and 130,431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,979.52, 291,020.64 and 130,431.68 is: 179,914.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,979.52 : 291,020.64 = 130,431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,979.52/291,020.64 = 130,431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,979.52x = 291,020.64 × 130,431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,979.52x = 37,958,310,989.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958,310,989.88/210,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,914.67

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