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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,516.02, 291,891.33 and 130,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,516.02, 291,891.33 and 130,927.50 is: 180,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,516.02 : 291,891.33 = 130,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,516.02/291,891.33 = 130,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,516.02x = 291,891.33 × 130,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,516.02x = 38,216,602,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,216,602,108.58/211,516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,679.47

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