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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,391.10, 291,565.17 and 134,962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,391.10, 291,565.17 and 134,962.74 is: 186,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,391.10 : 291,565.17 = 134,962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,391.10/291,565.17 = 134,962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,391.10x = 291,565.17 × 134,962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,391.10x = 39,350,434,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,350,434,231.77/211,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,149.91

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