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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,339.63, 291,678.52 and 130,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,339.63, 291,678.52 and 130,793.09 is: 180,512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,339.63 : 291,678.52 = 130,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,339.63/291,678.52 = 130,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,339.63x = 291,678.52 × 130,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,339.63x = 38,149,534,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,534,917.43/211,339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,512.93

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