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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,007.53, 291,326.16 and 188,307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,007.53, 291,326.16 and 188,307.49 is: 259,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,007.53 : 291,326.16 = 188,307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,007.53/291,326.16 = 188,307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,007.53x = 291,326.16 × 188,307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,007.53x = 54,858,897,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858,897,960.94/211,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,985.50

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