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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,509.62, 291,878.13 and 136,057.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,509.62, 291,878.13 and 136,057.94 is: 187,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,509.62 : 291,878.13 = 136,057.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,509.62/291,878.13 = 136,057.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,509.62x = 291,878.13 × 136,057.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,509.62x = 39,712,337,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,712,337,098.85/211,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,756.65

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