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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,423.86, 291,683.52 and 134,945.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,423.86, 291,683.52 and 134,945.64 is: 186,173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,423.86 : 291,683.52 = 134,945.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,423.86/291,683.52 = 134,945.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,423.86x = 291,683.52 × 134,945.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,423.86x = 39,361,419,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361,419,283.85/211,423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,173.02

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