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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,161.09, 291,291.83 and 130,562.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,161.09, 291,291.83 and 130,562.85 is: 180,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,161.09 : 291,291.83 = 130,562.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,161.09/291,291.83 = 130,562.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,161.09x = 291,291.83 × 130,562.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,161.09x = 38,031,890,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,031,890,853.70/211,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,108.42

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