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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,427.25, 291,922.74 and 136,106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,427.25, 291,922.74 and 136,106.97 is: 187,926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,427.25 : 291,922.74 = 136,106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,427.25/291,922.74 = 136,106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,427.25x = 291,922.74 × 136,106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,427.25x = 39,732,719,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732,719,615.50/211,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,926.20

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