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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,161.58, 291,408.89 and 128,375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,161.58, 291,408.89 and 128,375.43 is: 177,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,161.58 : 291,408.89 = 128,375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,161.58/291,408.89 = 128,375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,161.58x = 291,408.89 × 128,375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,161.58x = 37,409,741,559.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409,741,559.57/211,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,161.69

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