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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,492.32, 291,929.19 and 189,072.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,492.32, 291,929.19 and 189,072.15 is: 260,981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,492.32 : 291,929.19 = 189,072.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,492.32/291,929.19 = 189,072.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,492.32x = 291,929.19 × 189,072.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,492.32x = 55,195,679,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,679,601.06/211,492.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,981.96

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