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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,220.28, 291,386.27 and 187,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,220.28, 291,386.27 and 187,045.88 is: 258,036.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,220.28 : 291,386.27 = 187,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,220.28/291,386.27 = 187,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,220.28x = 291,386.27 × 187,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,220.28x = 54,502,601,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502,601,199.81/211,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,036.79

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