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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,321.77, 291,653.94 and 130,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,321.77, 291,653.94 and 130,775.24 is: 180,488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,321.77 : 291,653.94 = 130,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,321.77/291,653.94 = 130,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,321.77x = 291,653.94 × 130,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,321.77x = 38,141,112,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141,112,542.18/211,321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,488.33

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