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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,326.41, 291,660.35 and 130,779.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,326.41, 291,660.35 and 130,779.87 is: 180,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,326.41 : 291,660.35 = 130,779.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,326.41/291,660.35 = 130,779.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,326.41x = 291,660.35 × 130,779.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,326.41x = 38,143,302,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143,302,657.15/211,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,494.73

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