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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,329.03, 291,663.96 and 130,782.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,329.03, 291,663.96 and 130,782.49 is: 180,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,329.03 : 291,663.96 = 130,782.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,329.03/291,663.96 = 130,782.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,329.03x = 291,663.96 × 130,782.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,329.03x = 38,144,538,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,144,538,932.06/211,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,498.34

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