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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,051.86, 291,193.83 and 135,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,051.86, 291,193.83 and 135,644.10 is: 187,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,051.86 : 291,193.83 = 135,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,051.86/291,193.83 = 135,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,051.86x = 291,193.83 × 135,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,051.86x = 39,498,724,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498,724,995.90/211,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,151.75

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