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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,418.76, 291,910.96 and 136,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,418.76, 291,910.96 and 136,098.48 is: 187,914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,418.76 : 291,910.96 = 136,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,418.76/291,910.96 = 136,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,418.76x = 291,910.96 × 136,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,418.76x = 39,728,637,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,728,637,951.34/211,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,914.44

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