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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,171.76, 291,282.78 and 138,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,171.76, 291,282.78 and 138,579.36 is: 191,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,171.76 : 291,282.78 = 138,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,171.76/291,282.78 = 138,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,171.76x = 291,282.78 × 138,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,171.76x = 40,365,781,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,365,781,231.42/211,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,151.42

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