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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,496.07, 291,934.36 and 189,075.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,496.07, 291,934.36 and 189,075.90 is: 260,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,496.07 : 291,934.36 = 189,075.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,496.07/291,934.36 = 189,075.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,496.07x = 291,934.36 × 189,075.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,496.07x = 55,197,751,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,751,857.92/211,496.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,987.13

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