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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,398.24, 291,822.60 and 147,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,398.24, 291,822.60 and 147,984.96 is: 204,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,398.24 : 291,822.60 = 147,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,398.24/291,822.60 = 147,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,398.24x = 291,822.60 × 147,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,398.24x = 43,185,355,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185,355,788.10/211,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,284.37

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