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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,398.03, 291,742.79 and 139,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,398.03, 291,742.79 and 139,652.28 is: 192,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,398.03 : 291,742.79 = 139,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,398.03/291,742.79 = 139,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,398.03x = 291,742.79 × 139,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,398.03x = 40,742,545,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,742,545,797.06/211,398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,729.07

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