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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,434.28, 291,932.43 and 136,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,434.28, 291,932.43 and 136,114 is: 187,935.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,434.28 : 291,932.43 = 136,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,434.28/291,932.43 = 136,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,434.28x = 291,932.43 × 136,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,434.28x = 39,736,090,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,736,090,777.02/211,434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,935.90

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