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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,405.84, 291,570.64 and 185,857.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,405.84, 291,570.64 and 185,857.92 is: 256,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,405.84 : 291,570.64 = 185,857.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,405.84/291,570.64 = 185,857.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,405.84x = 291,570.64 × 185,857.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,405.84x = 54,190,712,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190,712,683.47/211,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,334.98

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