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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,057.11, 291,201.08 and 135,649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,057.11, 291,201.08 and 135,649.35 is: 187,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,057.11 : 291,201.08 = 135,649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,057.11/291,201.08 = 135,649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,057.11x = 291,201.08 × 135,649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,057.11x = 39,501,236,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,236,543.05/211,057.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,158.99

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