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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,517.80, 291,729.60 and 130,990.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,517.80, 291,729.60 and 130,990.03 is: 180,664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,517.80 : 291,729.60 = 130,990.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,517.80/291,729.60 = 130,990.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,517.80x = 291,729.60 × 130,990.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,517.80x = 38,213,668,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213,668,326.56/211,517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,664.08

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