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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,172.76, 291,284.16 and 138,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,172.76, 291,284.16 and 138,580.36 is: 191,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,172.76 : 291,284.16 = 138,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,172.76/291,284.16 = 138,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,172.76x = 291,284.16 × 138,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,172.76x = 40,366,263,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,366,263,755.10/211,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,152.80

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