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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,534.54, 291,871.86 and 134,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,534.54, 291,871.86 and 134,032.73 is: 184,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,534.54 : 291,871.86 = 134,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,534.54/291,871.86 = 134,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,534.54x = 291,871.86 × 134,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,534.54x = 39,120,380,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120,380,244.00/211,534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,936.14

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