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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,511.12, 291,880.20 and 136,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,511.12, 291,880.20 and 136,059.44 is: 187,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,511.12 : 291,880.20 = 136,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,511.12/291,880.20 = 136,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,511.12x = 291,880.20 × 136,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,511.12x = 39,713,056,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,713,056,559.09/211,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,758.72

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