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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,447.89, 291,811.41 and 139,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,447.89, 291,811.41 and 139,702.14 is: 192,797.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,447.89 : 291,811.41 = 139,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,447.89/291,811.41 = 139,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,447.89x = 291,811.41 × 139,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,447.89x = 40,766,678,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766,678,453.42/211,447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,797.75

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