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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,436.28, 291,935.10 and 136,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,436.28, 291,935.10 and 136,116 is: 187,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,436.28 : 291,935.10 = 136,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,436.28/291,935.10 = 136,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,436.28x = 291,935.10 × 136,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,436.28x = 39,737,038,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,737,038,071.60/211,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,938.60

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